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Angry fans throw chairs and bottles at Messi event in India

Chaos erupted at Lionel Messi's event in Kolkata's Salt Lake Stadium as frustrated fans hurled chairs and bottles after being disappointed by his brief appearance. Many had paid significant sums for tickets but were unable to see the football star due to a crowd of officials blocking their view, leading to unrest and vandalism. The local government and event organizers faced severe criticism for the incident.

A fan attacks part of the event furniture at the stadium

A fan attacks part of the event furniture at the stadium

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Key Highlights

  • Fans paid up to 12,000 rupees (£100; $133) for tickets to see Messi.
  • Messi's appearance lasted only about 20 minutes before he was taken away by security.
  • Angry spectators vandalized the stadium, throwing chairs and other objects onto the pitch.
  • West Bengal's Chief Minister expressed her shock and dismay over the events.
  • The main event organizer was detained by police for mismanagement of the situation.
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Sources

  1. Messi in Kolkata: BJP leaders, Governor Ananda Bose question government’s role
  2. Angry fans throw chairs and bottles at Messi event in India
  3. Lionel Messi event organiser detained, trying to ensure refunds for fans: West Bengal DGP
  4. Lionel Messi’s India tour starts in chaos as angry fans throw seats in stadium

This quick summary is automatically generated using AI based on reports from multiple news sources. The content has not been reviewed or verified by humans. For complete details, accuracy, and context, please refer to the original published articles.

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