Chaos Breaks Out At Lionel Messi’s Kolkata Event, Football Icon Exits Within Minutes - WATCH
What was expected to be a memorable celebration during Lionel Messi’s Kolkata appearance on the GOAT Tour India quickly spiralled into chaos at the Vivekananda Yuvabharati Salt Lake Stadium. Reports from inside the venue revealed serious lapses in crowd management, leading to unrest among fans who had gathered in large numbers to witness the football legend.
As confusion grew over limited access and restricted viewing, frustration among attendees reportedly turned into agitation. Several fans allegedly broke poster hoardings and threw bottles inside the stadium, forcing security personnel to intervene. The situation deteriorated rapidly, prompting authorities to tighten security protocols within moments.
Amid the escalating disorder, Lionel Messi was reportedly inside the stadium for less than 10 minutes before being escorted out along with other VVIPs to ensure safety. Many fans, some of whom had been waiting for hours, were left disheartened after failing to catch even a brief glimpse of the Argentine superstar.
Videos and images from inside the stadium soon flooded social media, showing scenes of chaos and disappointment. The incident has raised concerns over event planning and crowd control, overshadowing what was meant to be a historic occasion for Indian football fans and one of the most anticipated moments of Messi’s India visit.
As confusion grew over limited access and restricted viewing, frustration among attendees reportedly turned into agitation. Several fans allegedly broke poster hoardings and threw bottles inside the stadium, forcing security personnel to intervene. The situation deteriorated rapidly, prompting authorities to tighten security protocols within moments.
Amid the escalating disorder, Lionel Messi was reportedly inside the stadium for less than 10 minutes before being escorted out along with other VVIPs to ensure safety. Many fans, some of whom had been waiting for hours, were left disheartened after failing to catch even a brief glimpse of the Argentine superstar.
Videos and images from inside the stadium soon flooded social media, showing scenes of chaos and disappointment. The incident has raised concerns over event planning and crowd control, overshadowing what was meant to be a historic occasion for Indian football fans and one of the most anticipated moments of Messi’s India visit.
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