Messi’s tour of India gets off to chaotic start
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Lionel Messi's visit to India got completely out of control this Saturday (13), with disorganized protests by fans that even required police intervention.In the country for a special tour called
Fans in Kolkata threw ripped-up stadium seats, invaded the pitch and broke the stage after paying big money to see the soccer great, only to have him shielded from view by a large entourage.
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.
The Calcutta High Court will hear multiple public interest litigations (PILs) seeking an investigation by central agencies — including the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI),
Angry fans, who had paid thousands for tickets, have lashed out at the organisers and the authorities after Messi left Salt Lake Stadium within minutes. Videos show fans vandalising and setting fire to sofas for VIPs.
Following the breaking out of a riot at the Salt Lake Stadium in the wake of enraged fans during Lionel Messi's tour visit in Kolkata, West Bengal police have detained the chief organisers and will begin investigations over the event.