a It cost fans more than $11,000 to shake hands and take photos with Lionel Messi during his visit to India as part of a three-day tour of the country’s major cities, according to the organizer’s official website.
This exclusive package includes a personal interview with the Argentine soccer player, a personal photo, access to premium seats at sporting events, and an official jersey of the Argentina national team signed by Messi.
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Some private meetings with the player, held behind closed doors for companies and VIP guests, amounted to much higher sums, up to around $120,000, according to local media reports.
In addition to these premium experiences, public events are priced from a minimum of about 3,500 rupees (approximately $42), according to information provided by tour organizers.
Messi, the World Cup winner and eight-time Ballon d’Or winner with Argentina, will mark the final day of his first visit to India on Monday, his first in 14 years since his last trip in 2011, with a major security operation planned.
last argument
The last part of the journey will take place after an event held in Kolkata city last Saturday. The massive event at Salt Lake Stadium had to be halted after 22 minutes and players had to be evacuated after objects were thrown from the stands.
The controversy began at the venue, where thousands of fans complained of serious organizational problems after paying high ticket prices and seeing a cordon of politicians, officials and security blocking their view of the players.
As part of the investigation, police arrested the organizers responsible for organizing the event in the city and remanded them to 14-day police custody on Sunday, while local authorities announced the formation of a committee to determine responsibility.
