Members of Lionel Messi's security team were seen arguing with West Bengal DGP Rajeev Kumar in a video that has since gone viral. Image credit: AP/Screengrab
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Firstpost21-12-2025, 15:18

Messi's Kolkata Tour: Security Clashes with DGP, Fans Vandalize Stadium

  • Lionel Messi's 'GOAT India Tour' in Kolkata descended into chaos, with fans vandalizing Salt Lake Stadium.
  • A viral video shows Messi's security team arguing with West Bengal DGP Rajeev Kumar over crowd control.
  • Messi spent only 20 minutes at the venue, mobbed by VIPs, leading to widespread fan frustration and riots.
  • Chief organiser Satadru Dutta stated Messi disliked being touched and blamed a "very influential person" for tripling ground passes.
  • West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee apologized for the incident and formed an enquiry committee to investigate the chaos.

Why It Matters: Messi's Kolkata visit was marred by chaos, security disputes, and fan unrest due to mismanagement.

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