Football superstar Lionel Messi returns to India after 10 years to embark on a three-day GOAT tour with teammates Luis Suárez and Rodrigo De Paul. The packed schedule for Messi in Kolkata includes a statue unveiling, a concert, fan interaction, and a felicitation ceremony with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and cricket legend Sourav Ganguly. However, chaos erupts as angered fans protest and vandalize the stadium, reflecting the intense love for football in the country.
The much-awaited event featuring football legend Lionel Messi in Kolkata turned into a nightmare on Saturday as poor event management led to widespread chaos at the Salt Lake Stadium. The organiser, Satadru Dutta, was arrested and accused of mismanagement, causing the football icon to leave the event early. Fans who had paid exorbitant amounts for tickets were left disappointed and frustrated, sparking criticism and concerns about event planning and crowd safety.
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The highly anticipated "GOAT India Tour 2025" featuring football icon Lionel Messi descended into chaos and violence, with thousands of fans unable to see the player due to overcrowding by VVIPs and officials. Prominent sports promoter Satadru Dutta was arrested for the organisation's "total failure," leading to a public outrage. The cancellation of a planned lap of honour triggered a riot-like situation, with fans wreaking havoc in the stadium and police resorting to baton charges to disperse the crowd. The West Bengal Chief Minister has ordered a high-level probe into the incident, calling it a "royal mess."
After 14 years, football superstar Lionel Messi is back in India for his much-awaited GOAT tour. As fans eagerly await his arrival, Khel Now provides live updates and coverage of Messi's first day in India. From his last visit to now being a 6-time Ballon d'Or winner, this tour marks a significant milestone in Messi's career. Stay tuned for more updates on this iconic event.
In his three-day visit to India, football legend Lionel Messi has attracted enormous public attention. However, as the country's football scene continues to struggle with unresolved issues, the visit has been filled with uncertainty. While his schedule mainly involves ceremonial appearances, his highly priced meet-and-greet opportunity has been criticized for making a rare footballing moment inaccessible to ordinary fans. With no other Indian footballers scheduled to interact with Messi, the tour's focus seems to be on celebrity spectacle rather than actual football engagement.
Kolkata's highly anticipated encounter with football icon Lionel Messi quickly turned into chaos and disappointment as the star player's lap of honour was cut short by a surge in the crowd. Frustration among the spectators, who had paid premium prices for tickets, boiled over and the situation inside the stadium deteriorated. Angry fans took to social media to express their disappointment and frustration with the organisers' mismanagement and lapses in crowd control. This incident once again highlights the need for better planning and management for such events.
The recent change in India's T20I opening pair, reintroducing Shubman Gill and pushing Sanju Samson out of the role, has sparked a heated debate ahead of the 2026 T20 World Cup, especially after Gill's recent struggles to make an impact. Robin Uthappa, a former player, questions why Samson, who was in stellar form before being removed from the opening spot, was unsettled in the first place. With Gill's vice-captaincy and the emergence of other talented players, it remains to be seen how the team management will handle the opening combination going forward.
Football fans in India are shocked by the news that a single photograph with Argentine superstar Lionel Messi will cost a whopping Rs 10 lakh. The exclusive meet-and-greet event, set to take place in Hyderabad, has sparked a wave of sarcasm and budget jokes on the internet, with some fans suggesting more practical alternatives like using a photo editing app or traveling to Argentina. While some fans see this as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, others feel it is out of reach.
Ace Indian footballer Sunil Chhetri has declined an invitation to meet with football superstar Lionel Messi during his upcoming tour of India, citing the lack of football-related activities in the itinerary. Chhetri, who is disappointed with the state of the sport in India, believes that the attention and resources should be directed towards improving Indian football instead of organizing events unrelated to the sport. Meanwhile, Messi's tour will be focused on meeting political figures and celebrities, rather than playing competitive football matches like in the past.