Smoke erupts after chairs were set on fire amid chaos during an event of Argentine footballer Lionel Messi as part of his 'G.O.A.T. India Tour 2025', at Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on December 13, 2025. (Image: PTI)
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News1815-12-2025, 22:10

Messi's India 'Mess': Kolkata Fiasco Shows Event Management Gaps

  • Messi's $900 million insured left foot prevented him from playing a full match during his India tour.
  • The Kolkata leg of Messi's 'G.O.A.T India Tour 2025' was chaotic, featuring a brief appearance, fan frustration, and subsequent arrests and apologies.
  • Later events in Hyderabad and Mumbai were better organized, providing a calmer and more engaging experience for fans.
  • The tour highlighted India's passionate fan culture but also exposed significant gaps in event management and logistical planning.

Why It Matters: It reveals how poor event management can spoil high-profile events for passionate fans.

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