We need to do better.

Messi is here in India with the first stop being Kolkata. The event was supposed to have a felicitation ceremony, Messi coaching the kids and some penalty shootouts. At the last moment the organisers added Hyderabad on the same day as Kolkata! At the event today, Messi was here only for 20-30 mins that too there was no access control. The minister and all the media people just surrounded him and the crowd did not even get a proper glimpse. Some even brought their toddlers and took selfie with him. The funny thing is Messi even tried to get out and greet the crowd but the minister, babus and the media did not leave his tail! After Messi was gone the public went wild, throwing bottles and food at the minister. They tore down banners and hurled chairs at the officials. It’s an utter disgrace! People travelled from far and wide, including Nepal, Bhutan and even Myanmar. The organisers scammed the public to get selfies with Messi

Heartbroken isn't even enough to describe this

Get your refund people.

I’m not against big football events or famous players coming to India. It brings excitement and makes fans happy, and that’s completely fine. But at the same time, our own football league has stopped, and the federation looks clueless. There’s no clear communication, no proper update, and fans, players, and clubs are left in confusion. This hurts Indian football more than anything. We celebrate global stars, but our own system is struggling to survive. With so many sponsors involved, if even 10–20% of the money, planning, and hype went into running leagues properly, improving academies, and supporting grassroots football, we could actually move forward. Big events create moments, but a strong league and a responsible federation create the future of Indian football. **Please save Indian football.**