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Messi's Kolkata Tour Chaos Sparks Outrage and Inquiry

12/14/2025

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Messi's Disastrous Debut

Lionel Messi's December 13, 2025 appearance at Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata ended in chaos after he left early.
Ticket prices ranged from INR4,000 to INR25,000.
Attendees felt cheated because they could barely see Messi.
The GOAT India Tour was marred by poor planning and crowd control, and Mamata Banerjee apologized and announced an inquiry.
The event's chief organizer was arrested.

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Messi's Disastrous Debut

Lionel Messi's December 13, 2025 appearance at Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata ended in chaos after he left early.
Ticket prices ranged from INR4,000 to INR25,000.
Attendees felt cheated because they could barely see Messi.
The GOAT India Tour was marred by poor planning and crowd control, and Mamata Banerjee apologized and announced an inquiry.
The event's chief organizer was arrested.