Lionel Messi’s first public appearance on the GOAT India Tour 2025 ended in chaos after the football icon left the stadium within just 10 minutes. Fans, left frustrated and disappointed, reacted angrily as bottles were thrown onto the field and barricades were damaged at the venue.
Messi arrived while a “legendary match” was underway, but all attention instantly shifted to his presence. When he exited shortly after, tensions escalated among the crowd. An official statement addressing the incident is still awaited.
#WATCH | Kolkata, West Bengal: Angry fans threw bottles and chairs from the stands at Kolkata's Salt Lake Stadium
— ANI (@ANI) December 13, 2025
Star footballer Lionel Messi has left the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata.
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Fans left furious in Salt Lake Stadium
Fans were left furious as Lionel Messi remained surrounded by a massive security cordon, with heavy guarding and a large entourage ensuring that many in the stands couldn’t even catch a glimpse of the football icon. The frustration inside Salt Lake Stadium quickly spilled over, with angry supporters hurling water bottles and venting their disappointment.
The scenes soon turned ugly as emotions boiled over, and the visuals coming out of the venue only painted a grim picture. With barricades damaged and tempers flaring, it’s clear the incident is likely to spark serious questions. At the moment, it’s hard to see anyone emerging from this episode without criticism.
Police taking control at Salt Lake Stadium
Large contingents of police were deployed at the Salt Lake Stadium as authorities went into fast motion to take control of the situation. Live visuals at the venue, considered the home of Indian football, showed security personnel and police in coordination trying to contain the unrest and preventing further vandalism. Efforts are on to restore order and ensure safety for all present.
