‘Took a ticket worth Rs 12 thousand and couldn’t even see his face’, the pain of the fans who came to see Messi
Lionel Messi India Tour: The legendary Lionel Messi is counted among the best footballers in the world. The India tour, which started from December 13, has started from Kolkata. On Saturday, Messi unveiled his 70 feet statue and greeted the fans at the Salt Lake Stadium. But meanwhile, the fans got angry because the management could not fulfill the promise made to them. After this, the fans started vandalizing the stadium and expressed their displeasure.
Lionel Messi was surrounded by celebrities
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When Leo Messi reached the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata, the stadium started chanting “Messi, Messi, Messi”. #Messi#MessiInKolkata#MessiInIndiapic.twitter.com/WJnF7wYVLZ
— shyam jee mishra (@PremprakshShyam) December 13, 2025
Veteran footballer Lionel Messi reached Kolkata late at night. after this He reached Salt Lake Stadium on Saturday afternoon and unveiled his 70 feet tall statue there. During this time, the stadium was packed with fans and these fans did not come for free, rather they had bought tickets to come to the stadium, so that they could see their favorite up close. But, this did not happen. Messi came to the stadium, unveiled the statue and left from there within 10-15 minutes.
During this time he along with the security Surrounded by politicians and VIPs, the real fans barely got a glimpse of him 15-20 times. There was no engagement with the audience, due to which the fans got angry.
fan injured
#WATCH Kolkata, West Bengal: Angry fans resort to vandalism at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata, alleging poor management of the event.
Star footballer Lionel Messi has left the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata.
A fan of star footballer Lionel Messi said, “Absolutely terrible… pic.twitter.com/TOf2KYeFt9
— ANI (@ANI) December 13, 2025
During this incident, a fan has also been badly injured, the visual of which is becoming increasingly viral on social media. However, resentment continues among the fans and they are seen reacting on social media.
Fans expressed their anger on social media also
#WATCH Kolkata, West Bengal: A fan of star footballer Lionel Messi says, “Absolutely terrible event. He came for just 10 minutes. All the leaders and ministers surrounded him. We couldn’t see anything. He didn’t take a single kick or a single penalty. They said they would bring… https://t.co/Ce4kNu8dBHpic.twitter.com/Rpko4UwlLW
— ANI (@ANI) December 13, 2025
ridiculous
— Subbu (@omzense) December 13, 2025
It was a private event for TMC with public fund.
— Mateo The Great (@Barca_MessiGoat) December 13, 2025
Organizer to messi’s fans:- pic.twitter.com/z6iStPQj9c
—Mr. Rock (@Mr_Hnb007) December 13, 2025
Worst management Shah Rukh also did not go Didi also did not come
— Gaurav (@I_gaurav_) December 13, 2025
Poor management by TMC, Kolkata police
— Tax the rich farmers (@Hanamantaray849) December 13, 2025
poor crowd management and VIP interference ruined it.
Fans sidelined while politicians and celebrities dominate access.
Messi is scheduled to continue his tour in Hyderabad, Mumbai, and Delhi.—Mr. Gaur 🇮🇳 (@mahiGaur85) December 13, 2025
Poor management..🤦 pic.twitter.com/GRCrb1bg7I
— RAVI BAINDARA 🇮🇳 (@RAVIBAINDARA45) December 13, 2025
The anger of Messi’s fans is visible on social media. Where, the fans present in the stadium are vandalizing. At the same time, while expressing his feelings, he is blaming the management. Users say that when only VIPs and politicians were to be allowed to attend, then why were tickets sold?
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