Fans Riot After Messi Leaves Kolkata Stadium Early; Bottles Thrown, Seats Damaged

Brief By Hindustan Times / 6:17 PM on 13 Dec 2025

Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata witnessed chaos after Lionel Messi exited earlier than scheduled. Disappointed fans booed organisers, while some hurled bottles and broke seats. Messi, surrounded by organisers and politicians during his lap, reportedly had fans’ views obstructed, sparking further anger. The incident drew widespread criticism on social media.