Big Relief For Messi Fans As Bengal CM Promises To Refund Ticket Money Of 33,000 Spectators After Kolkata Event Fiasco
Kolkata: In a major relief for football fans who were left disappointed by Lionel Messi’s chaotic Kolkata appearance, West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has said the state government is working to refund the ticket money of around 33,000 spectators who attended the event at Yuva Bharati Krirangan in December 2025. Adhikari made the announcement on National Sports Day on August 29, saying…
Kolkata sports fans are breathing a sigh of relief after West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced plans to refund ticket money to around 33,000 spectators who attended Lionel Messi’s event at Yuva Bharati Krirangan in December 2025. The chaotic appearance left many fans disappointed, with some paying up to ₹6,000 for tickets.
Adhikari, speaking on National Sports Day, confirmed that an internal process to facilitate refunds is already underway and suggested the money could come from the state’s sports budget. The announcement comes months after the event, following investigations and legal proceedings into the mismanagement. Adhikari also criticized the previous administration for neglecting the state’s sports sector, outlining a ₹400-crore sports budget and plans to build mini indoor stadiums across West Bengal.
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