Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 11:32am on 13 Dec 2025,Saturday Sports
Lionel Messi’s much-anticipated GOAT India Tour kickoff in Kolkata’s Salt Lake Stadium descended into chaos on December 13, 2025, as crowd mismanagement sparked unrest among frustrated fans. Messi’s appearance lasted only minutes before heavy security escorted him off the pitch amid pushing and overcrowding, prompting boos and anger from the crowd. Spectators, many of whom paid high ticket prices hoping to see the football icon up close, hurled bottles, broke chairs and tore banners in protest, accusing organisers of a poorly handled event. The episode raised serious concerns about safety, planning and crowd control at high-profile events in India.
