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Anger at Lionel Messi 'GOAT' India tour as fans throw chairs and bottles at stadium event

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c4g66nll48dohttps://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/lionel-messi-india-tour-fan-chaos-inter-miami-b2883818.htmlhttps://www.theguardian.com/football/2025/dec/13/lionel-messi-india-tour-chaos-angry-fans-seats-pitch-kolkata
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  • Messi's GOAT Tour turns sour in Kolkata as chaos erupts at Salt Lake Stadium, with security overwhelmed during the star's brief appearance.
  • Authorities arrested the event organizer and launched police inquiries as investigations into crowd control failures began.
  • Messi appeared 'visibly uncomfortable' as the crowd overran security, with officials noting a rapid shift from calm to irritation on the pitch.

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Lionel Messi’s India tour descends into disarray as fans hurl objects onto pitch

https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/lionel-messi-india-tour-fan-chaos-inter-miami-b2883818.htmlIndependent.co.uk
Lionel Messi’s India tour descends into disarray as fans hurl objects onto pitch

Lionel Messi’s India tour starts in chaos as angry fans throw seats on to pitch

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2025/dec/13/lionel-messi-india-tour-chaos-angry-fans-seats-pitch-kolkataTheguardian.com
Lionel Messi’s India tour starts in chaos as angry fans throw seats on to pitch

Messi’s tour of India begins with fans throwing bottles, stadium vandalised

https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2025/12/13/messis-tour-of-india-gets-off-to-chaotic-start-with-fans-throwing-bottlesAljazeera.com
Messi’s tour of India begins with fans throwing bottles, stadium vandalised

Anger at Lionel Messi 'GOAT' India tour as fans throw chairs and bottles at stadium event

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4g66nll48doBbc.com
Anger at Lionel Messi 'GOAT' India tour as fans throw chairs and bottles at stadium event

Lionel Messi fans cause chaos as star visits Kolkata stadium on first day of India tour

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Lionel Messi fans cause chaos as star visits Kolkata stadium on first day of India tour

Lionel Messi cuts short India stadium tour as angry fans throw bottles and chair

https://metro.co.uk/2025/12/13/lionel-messi-cuts-short-india-stadium-tour-angry-fans-throw-bottles-chairs-25434810/Metro.co.uk
Lionel Messi cuts short India stadium tour as angry fans throw bottles and chair

Fans storm pitch after Messi leaves India event early – DW – 12/13/2025

https://www.dw.com/en/fans-storm-pitch-after-messi-leaves-india-event-early/a-75139863Dw.com
Fans storm pitch after Messi leaves India event early – DW – 12/13/2025

Angry soccer fans destroy stadium, storm field after Lionel Messi’s brief appearance in chaotic scene

https://nypost.com/2025/12/13/sports/lionel-messis-brief-appearance-at-india-soccer-game-sparks-chaos-as-fans-destroy-stadium/Nypost.com
Angry soccer fans destroy stadium, storm field after Lionel Messi’s brief appearance in chaotic scene

VIDEO: Lionel Messi's India tour descends into chaos as angry fans hurl seats & event organiser is DETAINED after Argentine superstar's Kolkata appearance is 'cut short' | Goal.com UK

https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/video-lionel-messi-india-tour-chaos-angry-fans-hurl-seats-event-organiser-arrested-kolkata/blta49647dd744f2404Goal.com
VIDEO: Lionel Messi's India tour descends into chaos as angry fans hurl seats & event organiser is DETAINED after Argentine superstar's Kolkata appearance is 'cut short' | Goal.com UK

Lionel Messi statue unveiling in India marred by fan unrest

https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/47292297/lionel-messi-statue-unveiling-india-marred-fan-unrestEspn.com
Lionel Messi statue unveiling in India marred by fan unrest

Police detain organizer of Messi's India tour after chaos breaks out at brief appearance

https://www.nbcnews.com/world/india/police-detain-organiser-messi-india-visit-chaos-breaks-brief-appearan-rcna248986Nbcnews.com
Police detain organizer of Messi's India tour after chaos breaks out at brief appearance

Video. Angry fans throw chairs, invade pitch as Messi GOAT Tour starts in India

https://www.euronews.com/video/2025/12/13/angry-fans-throw-chairs-invade-pitch-as-messi-goat-tour-starts-in-indiaEuronews.com
Video. Angry fans throw chairs, invade pitch as Messi GOAT Tour starts in India

Lionel Messi Event in India Called a 'Total Scam' As Police Launch Investigation

https://www.sportbible.com/football/football-news/lionel-messi-india-kolkata-event-police-arrest-339833-20251213Sportbible.com
Lionel Messi Event in India Called a 'Total Scam' As Police Launch Investigation

Lionel Messi’s Tour of India Starts With Riots and Violent Protests

https://www.si.com/soccer/lionel-messi-tour-of-india-starts-riots-violent-protestsSi.com
Lionel Messi’s Tour of India Starts With Riots and Violent Protests

Lionel Messi’s India tour organizer detained after fans rip up seats, police say | CNN

https://www.cnn.com/2025/12/13/asia/lionel-messi-india-tour-stadium-fans-hnk-intlCnn.com
Lionel Messi’s India tour organizer detained after fans rip up seats, police say | CNN

Messi tour descends into chaos after he 'turns up at stadium for just 5 mins'

https://www.the-sun.com/sport/15635138/lionel-messi-statue-india-fans-chaos/The-sun.com
Messi tour descends into chaos after he 'turns up at stadium for just 5 mins'

Messi's Tour Of India Gets Off To Wild Start As Fans Destroy A Soccer Stadium

https://www.outkick.com/sports/messi-india-tour-chaos-kolkata-fans-riotOutkick.com
Messi's Tour Of India Gets Off To Wild Start As Fans Destroy A Soccer Stadium

Lionel Messi’s India tour begins in chaos as probe launched into ‘deeply disturbing’ vandalism

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6886282/2025/12/13/lionel-messi-india-tour-violence-vandalism/Nytimes.com
Lionel Messi’s India tour begins in chaos as probe launched into ‘deeply disturbing’ vandalism

Messi's tour of India gets off to chaotic start as angry fans storm field

https://apnews.com/article/messi-india-tour-chaos-statue-934673ac56982657169fa3276e3fd597Apnews.com
Messi's tour of India gets off to chaotic start as angry fans storm field

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