Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:08am on 13 Dec 2025,Saturday Sports
Lionel Messi’s much-anticipated Kolkata event on his GOAT India Tour 2025 was overshadowed by crowd mismanagement and unrest at Vivekananda Yuvabharati Salt Lake Stadium. Thousands of fans gathered hoping to see the Argentine star, but restricted access and poor planning led to frustration. Supporters threw bottles and broke poster hoardings after being unable to get a proper view, forcing heightened security and a swift exit for Messi, who stayed less than 10 minutes. Many fans left disappointed after waiting for hours, with the celebratory mood turning tense despite the football legend’s presence.
