The drama unfolded during Kolkata edition of GOAT Tour of India 2025 by Lionel Messi, followed by the fiasco, once again proved that truly, Bengal thinks differently! With the series of events getting reported on media every day, it is hard to believe that a structured administration under an elected government is running this state, such is the anarchy. A player as famous as the stature of Lio Messi, when starts his India tour opening from our city, it is a matter of great prestige and pride for us. Kolkata, vide its rich heritage of football for which it is often referred as Mecca of Indian football has earn this honour and glory which goes back to British era. Football and Kolkata literally become synonymous where spectators aka fans are the ultimate driving force behind the inspiration of a player. In Indian football, it is said that, as an Indian football player the highest recognition is to display your soccer skills in front of Kolkata crowd and get appreciated. ...
From my viewpoint - Alok Halder