What was supposed to be a celebratory moment during Lionel Messi’s Kolkata leg of the GOAT Tour turned into chaos at the Vivekananda Yuvabharati Stadium Salt Lake with scenes of unrest inside. Reports from the ground indicated serious mismanagement as frustrated fans smashed posters, threw bottles and began agitating as access and visibility proved to be much more limited than expected.
The situation quickly escalated, necessitating increased security, and Messi was reportedly in the stadium for less than 10 minutes before being ushered out along with other VVIPs. Many fans who waited for hours hoping to catch a glimpse of the Argentine icon were left disappointed without a proper glimpse. Dramatic visuals from inside the stadium soon surfaced on social media, capturing the mess and casting a shadow over what was supposed to be a historic and joyous occasion for Indian football fans.
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Issued by:
Debodinna Chakraborty
Published on:
December 13, 2025
