Lionel Messi's fans' outrage over mismanagement, Mamata Banerjee issues FIRST statement: 'I was on my way to...'

Sat, 13 Dec 2025 08:05:00 +0000
India

Lionel Messi's appearance at Kolkata's Vivekananda Yuvabharati Salt Lake Stadium turned chaotic as fans, who had paid up to Rs 5,000, grew restless due to his brief stay on the field. Amid this, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee issued an apology and ordered an enquiry after fans felt shortchanged by Messi's short appearance, leading to unrest and vandalism at the stadium.