Lionel Messi’s visit to Salt Lake Stadium ends in chaos, fans throw bottles, chairs: Watch

1. Messi’s appearance at the Yuva Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata descended into chaos as fans expressed extreme frustration over the crowding and their inability to catch a glimpse of the football legend. Thousands of spectators reportedly struggled to see Messi amid the dense throng, prompting widespread anger and unrest in the stadium.

Angry fans began throwing bottles onto the field, while chairs were hurled in protest. Posters of Messi, including those promoting the GOAT Tour across India, were ripped down and scattered across the pitch. Many spectators felt their expensive tickets had been wasted, as the opportunity to see Messi up close was effectively denied.

The crowding around Messi on the field was so intense that viewers in the gallery were unable to see him at all. The frustration escalated into further disorder, with bottles filled with water being aimed at the field. This disruption led to Messi leaving the venue earlier than planned.

He was escorted out via a convoy amid heightened tension, as the situation continued to deteriorate inside the stadium. Fans surged into the playing area, exacerbating the chaos and making it nearly impossible for authorities to maintain control.