Sourav Ganguly files Rs 50 crore lawsuit against Argentina fan club president due to…
Sourav Ganguly is suing the president of an Argentina fan club for Rs 50 crore over false claims linking him to Lionel Messi’s stadium visit.Summary
Former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly has filed a defamation lawsuit of Rs 50 crore against Uttam Saha, the president of the Argentina Fan Club in Kolkata, due to false allegations regarding Lionel Messi’s visit to Salt Lake Stadium. Saha publicly claimed Ganguly acted as a “middleman” in organizing Messi’s visit, which Ganguly vehemently denies, stating the claims were baseless and damaging to his reputation. Ganguly’s legal team initially demanded a retraction and compensation, but after receiving no satisfactory response, initiated formal legal proceedings.
The controversy arose from Saha’s assertions that Ganguly played a key role in Messi’s stadium appearance. However, sources clarified that Ganguly was present at the stadium in a separate section and left early due to the chaos caused by overcrowding. Eyewitnesses confirmed Ganguly had no involvement in the event’s planning or execution.
Meanwhile, Lionel Messi expressed his gratitude for the warm reception he received in India, calling it a “beautiful experience” and promising to return one day. The lawsuit adds a legal dimension to the ongoing controversy surrounding Messi’s visit and will be examined by authorities as the case progresses.
(Source：News 24)