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West Bengal Governor Denied Stadium Entry Following Messi Event Chaos in Kolkata
Dec 14, 2025 01:32 pm CST
West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose was denied entry to Salt Lake Stadium hours after chaos erupted during Lionel Messi's Kolkata visit. The Governor condemned the incident as disrespectful to his constitutional position, while police arrested the event organizer following fan vandalism due to alleged mismanagement that prevented spectators from seeing the football legend.
Chaos at Kolkata Stadium During Lionel Messi's India Tour Labeled as "Systemic Failure" by West Bengal Governor
Dec 13, 2025 10:59 pm CST
West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose condemned the chaotic scenes at Kolkata's Salt Lake Stadium during football superstar Lionel Messi's brief appearance, calling it a "systemic failure" that humiliated both the state and sporting world. The incident saw angry fans storming the pitch when they couldn't properly see Messi, leading to vandalism and requiring riot control intervention. The event organizer was subsequently arrested as Messi continued his three-city India tour.