Archive · 19 Dec 2025
Ganguly Sues Fan Club Head Over Messi Event Claims
Sourav Ganguly, the head of the Cricket Association of Bengal, is suing a fan club secretary for saying things that Ganguly says are not true.
The fan club secretary talked about a big event with Lionel Messi, a famous football player, and said Ganguly was involved in the problems that happened.
Ganguly says he was just a guest and wants ₹50 crore because he thinks the false statements hurt his good name.
The police are looking into the matter.
Sourav Ganguly filed a ₹50 crore defamation notice and cyber complaint against Uttam Saha, secretary of the Argentina Fan Club in Kolkata.
Ganguly alleges Saha falsely linked him to the chaos during Lionel Messi's event at Salt Lake Stadium on December 13, 2025.
The complaint describes Saha's interview content as 'false and unverified,' damaging Ganguly's image and brand.
The complaint was emailed to Lalbazar, the city police headquarters, on December 15, 2025.
The legal action is part of the fallout from the poorly managed Messi event, which sparked debate on crowd management and VIP culture in sports.
- Who
- Sourav Ganguly (CAB President) and Uttam Saha (Secretary, Argentina Fan Club of Kolkata)
- What
- Ganguly filed a defamation notice and cyber complaint against Saha for false statements about the Messi event
- When
- December 15, 2025 (complaint filed)
- Where
- Kolkata, India
- Why
- Ganguly alleged that Saha's statements were false and damaged his reputation
- Complainant
- Sourav Ganguly (CAB President)
- Accused
- Uttam Saha (Secretary, Argentina Fan Club of Kolkata)
- Complaint Type
- Defamation
- Complaint Nature
- False, unverified, and damaging statements
- Status
- Legal action initiated, cyber complaint filed
- Damages Sought
- ₹50 crore
- Event
- Lionel Messi's visit to Kolkata
- Date of Incident
- December 13, 2025
Sources
Sourav Ganguly Files Police Complaint Against Argentina Football Fan Club Head Over 'Objectionable' Remarks
Sourav Ganguly lodges complaint against football fan club
Sourav Ganguly files Rs 50 crore defamation suit after being linked to Lionel Messi Kolkata event chaos
Sourav Ganguly takes legal route, sues Argentina Fan Club president for ₹50 cr over Messi Kolkata event chaos
Messi fiasco fallout: Sourav Ganguly slaps Rs 50 cr defamation suit on football fan club official
Sourav Ganguly issues legal notice, files defamation complaint after Messi tour chaos
Messi Fiasco Fallout: Sourav Ganguly Slaps ₹50 Cr Defamation Suit On Football Fan Club Official
