Fury in Kolkata as Messi's Brief Appearance Sparks Fan Unrest at Salt Lake Stadium

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Fan Discontent Erupts at Lionel Messi Event in India

Crowd Turns Hostile After Brief, Obstructed View of Football Star

Angry football fans tore up stadium seats and hurled objects onto the pitch at Kolkata's Salt Lake Stadium following a highly anticipated, yet brief, appearance by global superstar Lionel Messi. The incident occurred during the Argentina captain's tour of India, leaving thousands of disappointed supporters in its wake.

The Cause of the Fan Unrest

The crowd's frustration stemmed from the nature of Messi's appearance. Supporters had paid significant sums, with tickets costing up to 12,000 rupees (approximately $133), for the chance to see the Inter Miami forward. Instead of a full

• scale match or training session, Messi simply walked around the pitch for about 20 minutes. To the dismay of fans, his presence was largely obscured by a large entourage of officials and celebrities accompanying him.




Security Response and Escalation




When Messi was escorted away early by his security team after the short walkaround, sections of the crowd became hostile. The disappointment over the fleeting and obstructed view of the football legend prompted the aggressive reaction, which included:





• Ripping up fixed seating within the stadium.


• Throwing various items towards the field.

The event, part of Messi's international "GOAT" (Greatest of All Time) tour, was intended as a celebration but ended in chaos, highlighting the intense anticipation and subsequent letdown experienced by his devoted fanbase in India.