"Lionel Messi's so-called GOAT Tour starts with chaos in Kolkata, but he wins the hearts of his fans in Hyderabad. Angry spectators have broken down barricades and stormed the pitch at a stadium in the eastern Indian city of Kolkata after football star Lionel Messi, who is on a three-day tour of the country, left the arena earlier than expected."
"Hours later, thousands of fans wearing Messi jerseys and waving Argentina's flag packed into Salt Lake Stadium in the state capital, but heavy security around the footballer left supporters struggling to catch a glimpse of him. Messi walked around the pitch waving to fans and left the stadium earlier than expected. Frustrated spectators, many having paid more than $100 for tickets, ripped out stadium seats and hurled water bottles onto the track. Many others stormed the pitch and vandalised banners and tents."
Lionel Messi arrived in Kolkata as part of a three-day GOAT Tour and unveiled a 21-metre statue depicting him holding the World Cup. Thousands of fans filled Salt Lake Stadium but heavy security limited access and Messi left earlier than expected. Frustrated spectators who had paid over $100 began ripping seats, throwing water bottles, storming the pitch, and vandalising banners and tents. Organisers faced arrest as a senior police official said the event's chief organiser had been detained and authorities would explore refunds. West Bengal's chief minister apologised, expressed shock at the mismanagement, and ordered an investigation. The AIFF said it was not involved.
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