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.