Kolkata Football Controversy: Former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly has sent a legal notice seeking ₹50 crore in damages for defamation against Uttam Saha, an official of a Kolkata-based football fan club. The notice comes after Saha allegedly falsely linked Ganguly to the controversy surrounding Lionel Messi’s canceled visit to India and made derogatory statements against him.
Kolkata Football Controversy
Sourav Ganguly sends a ₹50 crore defamation notice to a fan club official. He has also filed a complaint with the Kolkata Police Cyber Cell. He stated that Saha had been continuously making baseless allegations against him. Ganguly said,
“Throughout my career, I have built a reputation for myself in the country and around the world. Such false accusations are an attempt to damage my hard work and reputation.”
According to police officials, the complaint clearly states that Saha made serious allegations against Ganguly without any concrete evidence. The matter is currently under investigation.
Kolkata football Fan Club Controversy: Lionel Messi Visit Controversy & Event Cancellation
Ganguly was scheduled to welcome Argentine football star Lionel Messi and his team at an event held at the Salt Lake Stadium on December 13. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and other dignitaries were also expected to attend the event.
However, the event was canceled due to Messi leaving the stadium prematurely and the resulting commotion among the spectators. This controversy also gave some people an opportunity to make false accusations against Ganguly regarding his role in the event. Speaking to reporters, Saha claimed that Ganguly was the real organizer of the visit, while Satadru Dutta, who has now been arrested, was merely a front.
In his complaint, Ganguly stated that such baseless allegations are causing him mental distress and damaging his reputation. He said that it is simply an attempt to tarnish his hard work and the respect he has earned throughout his long career.
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