Mayhem in Kolkata: Messi's Visit Marred by Chaos and Protests

Lionel Messi's visit to Kolkata turned chaotic as fans protested due to limited visibility and access during the football star's appearance at the Salt Lake stadium. The event saw crowd breaches, vandalism, and disrupted schedules, highlighting mismanagement and fan frustration despite high ticket prices.

What was supposed to be a historic day for Kolkata's football enthusiasts devolved into chaos on Saturday, as fans were left disappointed by limited access to Argentine football icon Lionel Messi during his visit to Salt Lake stadium.

The much-anticipated appearance of Messi alongside teammates Luis Suárez and Rodrigo De Paul was overshadowed by crowd unrest, with protestors demanding accountability from organizers for poor management.

Security struggled to control the situation as bottles and chairs were hurled onto the pitch, marking a disappointing end to an event expected to celebrate one of football's greats.

(With inputs from agencies.)