West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose writes to the state government, seeking an elaborate report on the arrangements made for the Argentine superstar footballer Lionel Messi's Saturday programme in Kolkata. The decision was announced by the state Guv, after several football enthusiasts complained to him that they could not get an opportunity to have a glimpse of Messi during the programme, as ticket prices were "hefty", a Lok Bhavan official said.
Bose asked about the role of the state government in Messi’s visit to Kolkata and questioned why a person was allowed to earn money at the expense of the common people’s emotions.
“The Lok Bhavan has been receiving calls and emails from football fans complaining that they were unable to get tickets for the Messi match as the prices are beyond their reach. Now, the governor is keen to know why this is happening. Why are the common people unable to see their favourite star when he is here?” the official cited.
The governor is "shocked to learn that only a few people who have paid a hefty price for the tickets would be able to see the star Argentine footballer,” he said.
“The governor has written to the state, asking for a detailed report on the private person who is earning from Messi’s visit. Why are the common people barred from seeing Messi?” the official added.
Messi began his GOAT India Tour on Saturday with a sponsors' meet-and-greet. The legend's 2.26 am touchdown on Saturday sent the city into a frenzy as thousands gathered around to see their idol.
Messi arrived with long-time strike partner Luis Suárez and Argentina teammate Rodrigo De Paul.
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