Kolkata, Messi
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Hours after the Lionel Messi show at Salt Lake Stadium spiralled into chaos, Kolkata Police on Saturday arrested event organiser Satadru Dutta, stopping him from leaving the city amid mounting anger over the aborted programme and allegations of mismanagement.
Messi came, chaos followed—organiser arrested, police questioned, probe ordered. Who’s really responsible for Kolkata’s meltdown?
Lionel Messi reached Kolkata as the first stop of his G.O.A.T. India Tour. He met Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan as well.
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Thousands of football fans had gathered in Kolkata this morning to catch a glimpse of Lionel Messi. But what could have been a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to witness live one of the greatest footballers of their times turned out to be a nightmare.
Fans stormed the Salt Lake stadium pitch and damaged property during Lionel Messi's visit. Uprooted chairs and broken fencing marked the unrest. The stadium, recently renovated, suffered significant damage.
Messi's faced chaos in Kolkata as fans broke barricades, demanding closer access. After a brief appearance, Messi left Salt Lake Stadium abruptly.
The governor is "shocked to learn that only a few people who have paid a hefty price for the tickets would be able to see the star Argentine footballer", the Lok Bhavan official said.