Lionel Messi's one-hour stay at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata was cut short, leading to chaos to ensue inside the venue. Here's a look at the reasons that eventually led to the early exit of the Argentina superstar from the venue.

Lionel Messi's tour of India kicked off chaotically on Saturday as fans threw objects, ripped up seats, invaded the pitch and broke the stage after the soccer great made only a brief stadium appearanc

West Bengal's Sports Minister Aroop Biswas has resigned from his post after chaos erupted at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata during Lionel Messi's GOAT India tour.

Messi last visited India in September 2011, when he captained Argentina in a friendly match against Venezuela at Kolkata’s Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (Salt Lake Stadium). Over 75,000 fans witnessed Argentina’s 1–0 victory, sealed by defender Nicolás Otamendi.

Kolkata: West Bengal Sports Minister and senior TMC leader Aroop Biswas on Tuesday (December 16) reportedly resigned from his post days after the mismanagement at football icon Lionel Messi's event at Kolkata's Salt Lake Stadium on Saturday, reported IANS. Biswas wrote a letter to state Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in this regard.

Lionel Messi's GOAT tour of India started with chaos in Kolkata as angry fans vandalised the Salt Lake Stadium after not getting a glimpse of their football. In this case, the police have arrested three people as per Bidhannagar Police Commissionerate.

Lionel Messi’s visit to Salt Lake Stadium was marred by chaos and vandalism, yet former Indian players cherished their once-in-a-lifetime encounter. Dipendu Biswas and Syed Rahim Nabi shared memorable moments with Messi,

Lionel Messi's highly anticipated G.O.A.T. Tour stop in Kolkata was marred by chaos due to poor crowd management and security lapses. Thousands of fan

Lionel Messi's GOAT India Tour features a stop at Anant Ambani's Vantara. In Delhi, ICC Chairman Jay Shah gifted Messi, Suarez, and De Paul Team India jerseys. The tour also included events in Kolkata,