Lionel Messi's GOAT India Tour In Kolkata Marred By Disorder; One Person Injured As Chaos Erupts At Salt Lake Stadium

Lionel Messi's GOAT India tour in Kolkata turned out to be a disaster as upset fans vandalised the Salt Lake Stadium. The Argentine footballer's premature exit from the stadium incited the fans' anger, leading to the fans invading the pitch and causing vandalism. A person at the event was also injured during the vandalism.

Fans in Kolkata thronged the Salt Lake Stadium to witness Lionel Messi in the mecca of Indian football. People paid thousands of rupees in ticket prices to witness Messi at the iconic VYBK. It was expected to be a momentous moment for Indian football fans.

One Person Gets Injured As Angry Fans Vandalise Salt Lake Stadium

However, the attendees' expectations were met with utter disappointment. Lionel Messi was surrounded by VIPs and local political leaders who obstructed the fans' view. The Argentine footballer stayed for just ten minutes and made an early exit from the event, which triggered the fans' anger.

A person who was present at the event was injured after the angry fans vandalised the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata. The event's poor management is the root cause of the fans' disappointment, as Messi was present at VYBK for just ten minutes.

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Political leaders and ministers surrounding Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Rodrigo de Paul, piling on to the fans' anger as they couldn't get a proper glimpse of the famed Argentine striker.

West Bengal CM Apologises For Mismanagement Of Lionel Messi GOAT India Event In Kolkata

Mamata Banerjee, Chief Minister of West Bengal, has extended a sincere apology following the chaos that ensued after the Lionel Messi GOAT India tour in Kolkata. The Bengal CM expressed that she was deeply in shock over the mismanagement that had happened today, which led to vandalism of the venue by angry fans.

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CM Mamata also revealed that she was en route to the stadium to attend the event to meet Lionel Messi. She has now issued an apology to Lionel Messi and all the fans who were at the event. The West Bengal CM also ordered an enquiry into the matter.