stadium vandalism
West Bengal Government Takes Swift Action Following Messi Event Chaos: Abhishek Banerjee Confirms
Dec 17, 2025 07:43 am CST
Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee confirmed that the West Bengal government has taken decisive action following the chaotic Lionel Messi event, including the sports minister's resignation and disciplinary measures against officials. He highlighted that Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee apologized within an hour of the incident where angry spectators vandalized the stadium after Messi's early exit.
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.
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.
Mamata Banerjee Issues Public Apology Following Chaos at Lionel Messi's Kolkata Event: Investigation Ordered
Dec 13, 2025 06:57 pm CST
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has ordered an official inquiry and issued a public apology after Lionel Messi's appearance at Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata descended into chaos. Fans who paid up to Rs 14,000 for tickets vandalized the stadium when unable to see the football superstar, forcing organizers to cut short the event and hurriedly escort Messi away. The incident has sparked political backlash with opposition BJP criticizing the event's security arrangements and management just months before elections.