Kolkata stadium chaos
Political Tension Erupts Following Messi's Chaotic Kolkata Visit: TMC Questions "Saffron" Presence at Stadium Incident
Dec 14, 2025 04:29 pm CST
The aftermath of Lionel Messi's brief appearance at Kolkata's Salt Lake Stadium has sparked a political controversy, with ruling Trinamool Congress suggesting the chaos was potentially "pre-planned" and questioning the presence of saffron flags at the event. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has apologized for the incident where fans, unable to see their idol properly, vandalized the stadium, while political parties trade accusations about responsibility for the mismanagement.
Organiser of Messi's India Tour Denied Bail Following Kolkata Stadium Chaos Incident
Dec 14, 2025 04:07 pm CST
Satadru Dutta, the main organiser of Lionel Messi's 'G.O.A.T. Tour of India', has been denied bail and remanded to 14-day police custody following chaotic scenes at Kolkata's Salt Lake Stadium. The event descended into disorder when fans, who paid up to Rs 14,000 per ticket, were unable to see Messi due to crowds of politicians and VIPs surrounding the football star.