Lionel Messi's India tour that had it all
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The Argentine media labeled Lionel Messi’s trip to India as tumultuous, putting the blame on the organisers’ inefficiency, discontented followers, and tumultuousness at the venue in Kolkata. The accounts underscored that Messi had to exit prematurely due to the chaos and the operators were already under heavy criticism,
Despite the brief disorder, the moment also underscored Messi’s unparalleled influence and the deep admiration he commands among Indian fans. The Arun Jaitley Stadium event was one of the highlights of the G.O.A.T India Tour, which saw Messi receive an overwhelming response in every city he visited.
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The children, a mixed group of boys and girls, all wore the Argentina national jersey, while Messi sported a pink t-shirt.