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Chaos at Messi's India Visit: Security Concerns, Fan Violence, and Serious Legal Charges
Dec 14, 2025 03:44 pm CST
Lionel Messi's highly anticipated return to India ended in turmoil when fans at Kolkata's Salt Lake Stadium, unable to see the football icon despite expensive tickets, turned violent. Event organizer Satadru Dutta faces serious charges including waging war against the government following the incident that forced Messi's premature evacuation.
Chaos Erupts at Lionel Messi's Kolkata Visit: Fans Riot After Failed Glimpse of Football Icon
Dec 13, 2025 09:16 pm CST
Lionel Messi's highly anticipated visit to Kolkata ended in disaster as thousands of football fans who paid premium prices couldn't see the superstar amid tight security and poor event management. The chaos escalated to vandalism and riots, prompting political backlash, a public apology from Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, and the arrest of the event organizer as authorities ordered full refunds for disappointed spectators.