Argentine star Lionel Messi, captain of the national team and player for Inter Miami in the United States, caused chaos at Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata, India, during his three-day visit, during which the football superstar is set to unveil a statue in his honor.
Messi appeared on the field for only ten minutes due to the intense crowd of fans eager to see him up close. Security personnel, officials, and ministers surrounded him, which prevented direct interaction with the spectators.
80 MIL HINCHAS PARA VER A LIONEL MESSI EN EL ESTADIO DE CALCUTA DE INDIA. LOCURA.
— Team Leo Messi (@TeamLeoM) December 13, 2025
The situation led to anger among fans, resulting in some storming the field and committing acts of vandalism in the stadium area.
Indian fans criticized the poor organization of the event, accusing the organizers of mismanagement after the reception descended into confusion and disorder.
The company responsible for arranging Messi’s visit faced widespread backlash on social media, with calls for accountability and better management of such large-scale events in the future.
Messi was accompanied by several Inter Miami teammates, including prolific striker Luis Suárez, and met with other stars in India as part of his visit, which began today.
Follow the latest news on Google News
