Fan Fury at Salt Lake Stadium: Messi's Elusive Appearance Sparks Chaos

Spectators at Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata protested after being unable to see football icon Lionel Messi clearly. Fans, who paid high ticket prices, expressed frustration as Messi remained surrounded by VIPs and security, limiting visibility. The unrest resulted in damage to stadium property but was eventually controlled.

Chaos erupted at Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata as fans protested over limited visibility of Argentine football star Lionel Messi. Spectators paid substantial amounts for tickets, only to find their view obstructed by VIPs and security personnel.

Messi, alongside Luis Suárez and Rodrigo De Paul, arrived at Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, briefly greeting the crowd. However, his early departure and restricted view left the audience frustrated, sparking chants demanding to see Messi.

Anger escalated into bottles being thrown and property damaged. Authorities managed to contain the situation by deploying additional security, although the discord overshadowed the high-profile event.

(With inputs from agencies.)