What was meant to be a celebration of football greatness quickly descended into chaos.
Thousands of fans gathered at Kolkata’s Salt Lake Stadium to catch a glimpse of Lionel Messi during his highly publicised “GOAT Tour” of India. But after the global football icon appeared briefly and was escorted away by security, frustration boiled over. Seats were ripped up, bottles were thrown, and parts of the stadium were vandalised as disappointed supporters reacted to the abrupt end of the event.
In this episode, we break down what really happened, why tensions escalated so quickly, and what the incident reveals about crowd management, celebrity culture, and the intense devotion surrounding modern football stars.
🎙️ From eyewitness reports to official reactions, this is the full story behind the night Messi’s India tour took an unexpected turn.
Listen now for a clear, balanced account of the chaos that unfolded in Kolkata.
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