A top view of police and security personnel keep a vigil in the aftermath of chaos during Argentine footballer and 2022 FIFA World Cup winning captain Lionel Messi's 'G.O.A.T. India Tour 2025' event at Salt Lake Stadium, in Kolkata on December 13, 2025. (Image: PTI)
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News1814-12-2025, 16:01

Messi Debacle: India's Scapegoat Habit & Systemic Failures

  • Lionel Messi's Kolkata event ended abruptly due to VIPs overshadowing him, leading to fan disappointment and stadium vandalism.
  • The article criticizes India's tendency to scapegoat event organizers, citing the Messi event and a nightclub fire, while systemic issues persist.
  • VIPs and celebrities frequently hijack Indian events, causing chaos and detracting from the main attraction.
  • Poor crowd management is a recurring problem in India, highlighted by the Messi event and a Bengaluru IPL celebration crush.

Why It Matters: This reveals India's systemic failure in event management, blaming individuals over root causes.

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