West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose condemned the chaos during Lionel Messiās visit to Kolkata, calling it a dark day for sports lovers. He blamed poor planning and policing, ordered action against organisers, refunds to fans and sought a judicial enquiry
13 December,2025 04:48 PM IST | Kolkata | mid-day online correspondent
Police used mild force to disperse angry fans at Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata after chaos erupted during Lionel Messiās GOAT Tour event over alleged mismanagement. West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee later apologised and ordered a judicial enquiry
13 December,2025 04:45 PM IST | Kolkata | ANI
What was billed as the biggest sports show of the year turned chaotic in Kolkata as fans protested poor management during Lionel Messiās appearance, accusing organisers and VIPs of hogging the football legendās time and demanding ticket refunds
13 December,2025 04:44 PM IST | Kolkata | mid-day online correspondent
Lionel Messiās Kolkata leg of the GOAT Tour India 2025 turned chaotic after the football legend left early, triggering angry protests by fans at Salt Lake Stadium over poor event management, high ticket prices and unfulfilled promises
13 December,2025 04:43 PM IST | Kolkata | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
