What was meant to be a celebratory moment during Lionel Messi’s Kolkata leg of the GOAT Tour descended into chaos at the Vivekananda Yuvabharati Salt Lake Stadium, with scenes of unrest unfolding inside the venue. Reports from the ground indicated serious mismanagement, as frustrated fans broke poster hoardings, threw bottles and began agitating when it became clear that access and visibility were far more restricted than expected.
The situation escalated quickly, prompting heightened security measures, and Messi was reportedly inside the stadium for less than 10 minutes before being escorted out alongside other VVIPs. Many fans, who had waited for hours hoping to see the Argentine icon, were left disappointed without a proper glimpse. Dramatic visuals from inside the stadium soon surfaced on social media, capturing the disorder and casting a shadow over what was supposed to be a historic and joyous occasion for Indian football fans.
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