‘It became WB Sports Minister’s personal event’: Indian football chief

AIFF president Kalyan Chaubey has slammed the chaos surrounding Lionel Messi's Kolkata visit, attributing it to political interference and protocol breaches. He stated the event became a personal platform for the West Bengal Sports Minister, overshadowing the sporting aspect. Chaubey emphasized strict protocol adherence for international events, warning of future repercussions for Bengal.

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‘It became WB Sports Minister’s personal event’: Indian football chief
AIFF president Kalyan Chaubey has slammed the chaos surrounding Lionel Messi's Kolkata visit, attributing it to political interference and protocol breaches. He stated the event became a personal platform for the West Bengal Sports Minister, overshadowing the sporting aspect. Chaubey emphasized strict protocol adherence for international events, warning of future repercussions for Bengal.
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