Breaking news live updates (December 13): Messi event organiser detained after chaos erupts at stadium, West Bengal govt orders probe News24 -

17:39 (IST) 13 Dec 2025

Breaking news live updates (December 13): BJP MP Raju Bista slams TMC over law-and-order

On the chaos at football star Lionel Messi's event in Kolkata, BJP MP Raju Bista said, "The incident is very unfortunate. The image of West Bengal got tarnished due to this incident...The incident has exposed the TMC government's law-and-order and corruption...West Bengal is considered the nation's football capital...The public will not vote for the TMC..."

#watch | Darjeeling, West Bengal | On the chaos at football star Lionel Messi's event in Kolkata, BJP MP Raju Bista says, "The incident is very unfortunate. The image of West Bengal got tarnished due to this incident...The incident has exposed the TMC government's law-and-order… pic.twitter.com/8NTcS7coPS
— ANI (@ANI) December 13, 2025

17:24 (IST) 13 Dec 2025

Breaking news live updates (December 13): All India Football Federation distances itself from event mishap in Kolkata

The All India Football Federation has issued a statement on the chaos, saying, "The All India Football Federation is deeply concerned by the events that transpired at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, where thousands of fans gathered to witness world football stars Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez, and Rodrigo de Paul. This was a private event organised by a PR agency. The AIFF was not involved in the organisation, planning, or execution of this event in any capacity. Furthermore, the details of the event were neither communicated to the AIFF, nor was any clearance sought from the Federation. We urge all attendees to extend their full cooperation with the relevant authorities and to maintain order. The safety and security of all individuals involved must remain the paramount priority."

All India Football Federation issues a statement - "The All India Football Federation is deeply concerned by the events that transpired at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, where thousands of fans gathered to witness world football stars Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez, and… pic.twitter.com/SpyrcT64y1
— ANI (@ANI) December 13, 2025

17:16 (IST) 13 Dec 2025

Breaking news live updates (December 13): West Bengal govt orders probe into stadium chaos

Following the chaos at football star Lionel Messi’s event in Kolkata, West Bengal Sports Minister Aroop Biswas stated that the government has ordered an investigation into the matter. He confirmed that the inquiry is currently underway but refrained from providing further comments, saying, “An investigation is going on, and I will not comment on anything.”

#watch | Kolkata: On the chaos at football star Lionel Messi's event in Kolkata, West Bengal Sports Minister Aroop Biswas says, "Government has ordered to investigate this matter. An investigation is going on, and I will not comment on anything." pic.twitter.com/ZnXS6RrCVD
— ANI (@ANI) December 13, 2025

17:15 (IST) 13 Dec 2025

Lionel Messi India Tour Live: Hyderabad leg to feature friendly game with Telangana CM

Following the chaos during the Kolkata leg of Lionel Messi’s India Tour, Telangana CM’s Sports Authority Chairman Shiva Sena Reddy assured fans that Hyderabad events will be managed smoothly. He stated, “Today, Messi will play a short 20-minute friendly match with the CM’s XI, followed by a football clinic for young players. We have deployed sufficient police to maintain order, and we request fans to remain calm. What happened in Kolkata will not be repeated here.”

16:31 (IST) 13 Dec 2025

Breaking news live updates (December 13): BJP MP Sudhanshu criticises West Bengal leadership over chaos

On Salt Lake Stadium vandalism, BJP MP Sudhanshu Trivedi said, "The kind of mismanagement and sophistry took place, ashamed every Indian... Mamata Banerjee tweeted that she is 'deeply disturbed by this event', but I want to clear that it is West Bengal which is deeply devastated under your rule... This is the evidence of the tragic situation the state has reached... Similar situation happened in Bengaluru after IPL and in Tamil Nadu as well... This shows that the leadership in these states consider itself above the law... This shows the character of all the leaders of INDI alliance..."

#watch | Delhi | On Salt Lake Stadium vandalism, BJP MP Sudhanshu Trivedi says, "The kind of mismanagement and sophistry took place, ashamed every Indian... Mamata Banerjee tweeted that she is 'deeply disturbed by this event', but I want to clear that it is West Bengal which is… pic.twitter.com/xwO9qgQgId
— ANI (@ANI) December 13, 2025

15:56 (IST) 13 Dec 2025

Breaking news live updates (December 13): Failure of organisers led to salt lake stadium vandalism, says Governor CV Ananda Bose

Commenting on the vandalism at Salt Lake Stadium, West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose criticised the organisers for prioritizing commercial gains over the sentiments of football fans during Lionel Messi’s visit. He said the organizers focused solely on money-making while ignoring the emotional expectations of fans who had gathered with hopes of seeing their hero. Emphasizing the need to understand fan mentality, the Governor stated that the concerned authorities failed to manage the situation responsibly. He held all those associated with the event accountable for the mismanagement that ultimately led to the incident.

#watch | Kolkata | On Salt Lake Stadium vandalism, West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose says, "The organizers have callously gone the way of commercialization of Messi's visit here and ignored the sentiments of the fans... They only focused on money-making... The fan mentality… pic.twitter.com/ZvdnzlIl12
— ANI (@ANI) December 13, 2025

15:43 (IST) 13 Dec 2025

Breaking news live updates (December 13): Salt Lake Not the Only Controversy – Statue Faces Criticism

While Messi’s visit dominated headlines, it also overshadowed an ongoing debate about the future of Indian football. A fan highlighted, and critics have repeatedly pointed out, that the statue erected in Kolkata has drawn attention away from much-needed investment in domestic and grassroots football. Today’s chaos in Kolkata is likely to reignite this debate with even greater intensity.

15:41 (IST) 13 Dec 2025

Breaking news live updates (December 13): Kolkata Police has arrested Lionel Messi’s GOAT Tour organiser

Kolkata Police have arrested Satadru Dutta, the organiser of Lionel Messi’s GOAT Tour, following the chaos at Salt Lake Stadium. Dutta was taken into custody while travelling to Hyderabad, a development confirmed by West Bengal DGP Rajeev Kumar.

15:36 (IST) 13 Dec 2025

Lionel Messi Tour India 2025 LIVE: Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Issues Statement, Apologises to Messi

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee had planned to meet Messi, but that did not happen. Following the violence at Salt Lake Stadium, she issued a statement apologising to Messi and highlighting the “mismanagement” at the venue. She also assured that the anticipated enquiry into the incident will take place.

15:35 (IST) 13 Dec 2025

Lionel Messi India Tour Live: Fans Share Their Frustration and Disappointment

Fans who purchased tickets for the upcoming Hyderabad, Mumbai, and Delhi events may now face uncertainty—what will happen with those tickets?

15:27 (IST) 13 Dec 2025

Lionel Messi India Tour Live: Hyderabad Leg

The Hyderabad leg of Lionel Messi’s G.O.A.T. India Tour 2025 is set for Saturday, December 13. The Argentine superstar is expected to land at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Shamshabad, between 4:00 pm and 4:30 pm with his team.

After arrival, Messi will visit Falaknuma Palace for a private meet-and-greet session at 5:00 pm, accessible only to ticketed guests. Later in the evening, he will head to Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Uppal for the main event of his India tour.

15:24 (IST) 13 Dec 2025

Lionel Messi Tour India 2025 LIVE: ADG of Police announces law and order has been “restored” as investigation gets underway

At the same press conference, WB Police ADG Jawed Shamim stated that the initial priority was to restore calm, noting that the chaos was limited to Salt Lake Stadium grounds. He added that attention will now turn to evaluating the event, though details will not be released immediately.

15:23 (IST) 13 Dec 2025

Lionel Messi Tour India 2025 LIVE: ‘Shame on you’, WB Assembly Leader of the Opposition slams Mamata Banerjee and TMC

Suvendu Adhikari, the BJP’s West Bengal leader and the Leader of the Opposition, strongly criticised what he called a “loot-fest” at Salt Lake Stadium. He demanded a full refund for fans, the arrest of the organisers and Sports Minister Arup Biswas, and even called for Mamata Banerjee’s resignation.

15:18 (IST) 13 Dec 2025

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Hello and welcome to our live coverage of Argentine football legend Lionel Messi’s highly anticipated GOAT India Tour. Stay with us for all the latest live updates.

Breaking news live updates (December 13): Messi event organiser detained after chaos erupts at stadium, West Bengal govt orders probe

Lionel Messi’s Kolkata stop on the GOAT Tour descended into chaos on Saturday.

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