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Messi in Kolkata | Fans disappointed with the ‘sheer mismanagement by the organisers’

December 13, 2025

Lionel Messi's highly anticipated appearance in Kolkata as part of his GOAT India Tour ended in chaos due to poor crowd management, leading to fan frustration and vandalism at the Salt Lake Stadium. The situation escalated to the point where West Bengal Governor C. V. Ananda Bose was denied entry to the stadium after violence erupted from disappointed fans who felt they were unable to see Messi despite purchasing tickets.

Messi in Kolkata | Fans disappointed with the ‘sheer mismanagement by the organisers’

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Key Highlights

Fans vandalized the Salt Lake Stadium due to poor crowd management during Messi's visit.
Messi arrived with teammates but was surrounded by VIPs, limiting fan access.
Scheduled football clinics were canceled, increasing fan dissatisfaction.
West Bengal Governor C. V. Ananda Bose was denied entry amid the chaos.
Fans expressed anger over not being able to see Messi despite having tickets.

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Messi in Kolkata | Fans disappointed with the ‘sheer mismanagement by the organisers’

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