Messi Appearance Sparks Chaos and Inquiry at Salt Lake Stadium

Thousands of fans at the Salt Lake stadium were frustrated after being unable to clearly see Argentine football star Lionel Messi, leading to a chaotic scene and police intervention. An inquiry has been ordered into the event's management by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Kolkata | Updated: 13-12-2025 14:55 IST | Created: 13-12-2025 14:55 IST
Messi Appearance Sparks Chaos and Inquiry at Salt Lake Stadium
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Chaos erupted at the Salt Lake stadium on Saturday when fans, eager to see football icon Lionel Messi, were left disgruntled due to limited visibility during a high-profile event. Police intervention became necessary amid widespread anger and damage.

Accompanied by teammates, Messi made a brief appearance, but large sections of the crowd struggled to catch a glimpse, leading to frustration and unrest. The event saw the Argentine star exiting the field prematurely.

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has ordered a high-level inquiry into the apparent mismanagement, with a committee set to investigate the breakdown and recommend measures to prevent future incidents.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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