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Messi Match 'Deceived' Get Free India-Uruguay Tickets: Sports Minister Announces Rules & Venue
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News18•04-10-2026, 19:51
Messi Match 'Deceived' Get Free India-Uruguay Tickets: Sports Minister Announces Rules & Venue
- •State government to distribute 22,000 free tickets for the India vs. Uruguay match.
- •Free tickets are for those who purchased online tickets for the Lionel Messi match.
- •Sports Minister Indranil Khan detailed rules and collection points on social media.
- •Physical passes can be collected on October 5, 11 AM to 5 PM, from designated locations.
- •Valid government photo ID and the previous Messi match ticket are required for collection.
Key Questions Answered
Spectators who previously purchased tickets online for Lionel Messi's tour can collect physical passes for the India vs. Uruguay match on October 5, 2026, from 11 AM to 5 PM at designated locations. Fans must bring a valid government photo ID and their previous event ticket.
The India vs. Uruguay football match is scheduled to be held on October 6, 2026, at the Vivekananda Yuva Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata.
To collect the complimentary match passes, individuals must present a valid government photo identity proof, such as a Voter Card, Aadhaar Card, Driving License, or Passport, along with their paid ticket from the previous Lionel Messi event.
