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‘Messi was unhappy, protested my arrest’: Event organiser Satadru Dutta claims over football icon’s chaotic India tour (Ld)

Suryagni Roy | May 11, 2026 9:20 PM

Kolkata, May 11 (IANS) Organiser Satadru Dutta has claimed that Lionel Messi was unhappy over his arrest following the chaotic Kolkata event involving the Argentine football icon, while renewing allegations of political interference, security breaches, and a “one-way investigation” into the controversy.

Asian Boxing U15 & U17 C'ships 2026: Indian U-17 girls enter 8 finals, 4 boxers win bronze medals in Tashkent

IANS | May 11, 2026 8:34 PM

Tashkent, May 11 (IANS) India’s U-17 girls continued their strong run at the Asian Boxing U17 Championships 2026, with eight boxers advancing to the finals and four boxers finishing with bronze medals after the semifinals in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.

Srinath, Menon retained as ICC keeps elite panel of umpires, match referees unchanged for 2026‑27

IANS | May 11, 2026 8:24 PM

Dubai, May 11 (IANS) India’s Javagal Srinath and Nitin Menon are amongst the elite panel of match referees and umpires kept unchanged by the International Cricket Council (ICC) for the 2026‑27 international cricket season.

Stonehouse called up for England’s ODIs against NZ, Wong to undergo hamstring scan

IANS | May 11, 2026 8:13 PM

Northampton, May 11 (IANS) Uncapped left-arm fast bowler Alexa Stonehouse has been drafted into England’s squad as cover for the remainder of the ODI series against New Zealand, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced on Monday.

‘Aroop Biswas wasn’t part of show flow, arrest him’: Satadru Dutta targets minister over Messi’s India tour row

IANS | May 11, 2026 7:53 PM

Kolkata, May 11 (IANS) Organiser Satadru Dutta has launched a scathing attack on the then West Bengal Sports Minister Aroop Biswas and the handling of security during Lionel Messi’s controversial Kolkata appearance, alleging protocol violations, political interference, and a one-sided investigation into the chaos that followed the event.

IPL 2026: Ben Dwarshius debuts for PBKS as DC elect to bowl in Dharamsala

IANS | May 11, 2026 7:33 PM

Dharamsala, May 11 (IANS) Delhi Capitals won the toss and elected to field against Punjab Kings in the Match 55 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala, on Monday.

Satadru Dutta blames ‘complete failure’ of security for chaos at Messi event in Kolkata

IANS | May 11, 2026 7:21 PM

Kolkata, May 11 (IANS) Organiser Satadru Dutta has squarely blamed security agencies and law enforcement for the chaos surrounding Argentine legend Lionel Messi’s appearance in Kolkata during the GOAT India Tour 2025, alleging that the local authorities' “complete failure” to implement the high-level security arrangements planned for the event.

SAI ramps up support for Indian weightlifters ahead of Commonwealth and Asian Games

IANS | May 11, 2026 6:48 PM

New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) The Sports Authority of India (SAI) has intensified its support for Indian weightlifting with a combined investment of nearly Rs 1.95 crore towards international competition exposure and long-duration national coaching camps, as the country’s lifters compete at the ongoing Asian Senior Weightlifting Championships in Gandhinagar.

‘I regret bringing Messi to Calcutta’: Organiser Satadru Dutta breaks silence on legend's chaotic India tour event

Suryagni Roy | May 11, 2026 6:42 PM

Kolkata, May 11 (IANS) Nearly six months after Lionel Messi’s controversial Kolkata appearance spiralled into chaos, organiser Satadru Dutta has admitted he regrets bringing the Argentine football icon to the city, while insisting that his intentions were rooted in emotion and football culture.

KSS Memorial Shooting: Nupur Kumrawat tops Women's 50m Rifle Prone event

IANS | May 11, 2026 6:18 PM

Bhopal, May 11 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh’s Nupur Kumrawat emerged on top in the 50m Rifle Prone Women ISSF event at the 24th Kumar Surendra Singh (KSS) Memorial Shooting Championship, currently underway at the Madhya Pradesh State Shooting Academy in Bhopal.

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‘Messi was unhappy, protested my arrest’: Event organiser Satadru Dutta claims over football icon’s chaotic India tour (Ld)

Asian Boxing U15 & U17 C'ships 2026: Indian U-17 girls enter 8 finals, 4 boxers win bronze medals in Tashkent

Srinath, Menon retained as ICC keeps elite panel of umpires, match referees unchanged for 2026‑27

Stonehouse called up for England’s ODIs against NZ, Wong to undergo hamstring scan

‘Aroop Biswas wasn’t part of show flow, arrest him’: Satadru Dutta targets minister over Messi’s India tour row

IPL 2026: Ben Dwarshius debuts for PBKS as DC elect to bowl in Dharamsala

Satadru Dutta blames ‘complete failure’ of security for chaos at Messi event in Kolkata

SAI ramps up support for Indian weightlifters ahead of Commonwealth and Asian Games

‘I regret bringing Messi to Calcutta’: Organiser Satadru Dutta breaks silence on legend's chaotic India tour event

KSS Memorial Shooting: Nupur Kumrawat tops Women's 50m Rifle Prone event

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