India, Dec. 13 -- Lionel Messi's GOAT India Tour 2025 got off to a controversial start. The Argentine visited Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata on Saturday. But instead of getting to interact with fans, he was surrounded by security officials and dignitaries on the ground, and was barely visible to the spectators present in the stadium. (Lionel Messi India Visit Live Updates)

The Argentine was there for a brief period of time and left early, reportedly after his team was angered by the poor management and organisation of the event. After his departure, fans became angry and began breaking chairs and throwing them onto the field. Soon, fans also broke into the pitch in large numbers, outnumbering the police and began to vandalise the venue in ...