India: Fans Vandalize Kolkata Stadium After Messi’s Early Exit
December 15, 2025
4:54 pm
Disorder erupts in eastern India after Lionel Messi’s brief appearance during his GOAT Tour disappoints thousands of fans who paid to see the football icon.
Chaos broke out at a major football stadium in eastern India after Lionel Messi abruptly left a highly anticipated public appearance, triggering anger, vandalism, and sharp criticism of event organizers.
The incident unfolded Saturday at Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata, where tens of thousands of fans had gathered to see the Argentine star during his three-day visit to India as part of his widely promoted “GOAT Tour.” Messi, one of the most celebrated players in
