Updated On: 13 December, 2025 04:43 PM IST | Kolkata | mid-day online correspondent
Lionel Messi’s Kolkata leg of the GOAT Tour India 2025 turned chaotic after the football legend left early, triggering angry protests by fans at Salt Lake Stadium over poor event management, high ticket prices and unfulfilled promises

Massive chaos as Messi enters stadium in Kolkata. (Pic/Screengrab from X)
Lionel Messi's Kolkata leg of the GOAT Tour turned into absolute chaos on Saturday as soon as Messi entered the field. Fans who paid hefty amounts for tickets at Salt Lake Stadium's event began throwing bottles and attempting to break the gates between the stands after the Argentine legend left early, reported ANI.
Angry football fans resorted to vandalism at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata, alleging poor event management.