WATCH: Chaos erupts at Salt Lake Stadium, Kolkata, as fans vandalise property amid poor management during Lionel Messi’s visit

Messi appeared but remained distant from the fans

Fans alleged that Messi was only in the stadium for a few minutes and was surrounded by VIPs, politicians, and organizers the entire time. He neither kicked a football nor performed any kind of demonstration, leaving the spectators deeply disappointed.

Expensive tickets, disappointing experience

Many fans reported having bought tickets costing between 10,000 and 12,000 rupees, yet they still could not get a proper view of Messi. Some fans had traveled from distant places like Darjeeling and described the experience as the most disappointing moment of their lives.

#WATCH | Kolkata, West Bengal: Angry fans resort to vandalism at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata, alleging poor management of the event.

Star footballer Lionel Messi has left the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata.

A fan of star footballer Lionel Messi said, “Absolutely terrible… pic.twitter.com/TOf2KYeFt9

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Angry fans vandalize property, tear down posters

In their frustration and anger, some fans threw chairs and bottles, tore down tents, and even ripped up Messi’s posters. The security personnel present at the venue seemed unable to control the situation.

Questions raised about the organizers and administration

Fans raised serious questions about both the event management and the government. They argued that if Messi was to be kept away from the general public, then what was the point of inviting people and selling expensive tickets?

Story Highlights

1. Fans angered by the inability to see Messi at Salt Lake Stadium
2. Despite expensive tickets, fans did not get a satisfactory glimpse
3. Angry fans vandalized property and chanted slogans in the stadium
4. Serious questions raised about poor organization and crowd management