Lionel Messi, captain of Inter Miami, saw his visit to India turn into a chaotic scene after angry fans stormed the field and caused damage at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata.
Messi is on a tour of India that includes various events such as concerts, training sessions for youth, and charitable initiatives in cities like Kolkata and Mumbai. However, his time on the field did not exceed 20 minutes, during which he was largely isolated from the fans due to tight security and close accompaniment by his entourage.
Angry fans, who had spent large amounts on tickets to see the Argentine legend, began throwing bottles and attempting to break gates between the stands, claiming they were protesting poor event management after Messi left early.
The chaos included attempts by fans to climb fences and damage facilities because they were unable to see their favorite star up close, despite the high ticket prices.
Messi is on a tour of India that includes various events such as concerts, training sessions for youth, and charitable initiatives in cities like Kolkata and Mumbai. However, his time on the field did not exceed 20 minutes, during which he was largely isolated from the fans due to tight security and close accompaniment by his entourage.
Angry fans, who had spent large amounts on tickets to see the Argentine legend, began throwing bottles and attempting to break gates between the stands, claiming they were protesting poor event management after Messi left early.
The chaos included attempts by fans to climb fences and damage facilities because they were unable to see their favorite star up close, despite the high ticket prices.
