Argentina’s football icon Lionel Messi began his much-anticipated three-day India tour in Kolkata on Saturday, Dec 13, but the excitement quickly turned into chaos 😱.
Fans, eager for a glimpse of the star, grew frustrated when the planned stadium walk was cut short. Seats were torn from the stands and hurled onto the pitch, bringing the event to an abrupt halt.
Authorities detained event chief organizer Satadru Dutta as police moved in to restore order.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee issued a public apology to Messi 🙏 and has called for a full investigation into what went wrong.
While the visit was meant to celebrate football culture and inspire fans, it now raises questions about crowd management and security. The tour continues, and many will be watching to see if the rest of Messi’s India days can live up to the hype ⚽.
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
