New Delhi, Dec. 13 -- Minutes after reaching the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata, football icon Lionel Messi left the venue without taking a complete lap of the field, leaving fans fuming at the management and throwing bottles and belts on them.

Chaos erupted at the Salt Lake Stadium on Saturday as spectators alleged they failed to get even a glimpse of Messi despite paying hefty amounts for buying tickets.

The Argentine football icon arrived at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan around 11.30 am and was first to enter the ground. He briefly moved around and waved at the crowd. He was accompanied by long-time strike partner Luis Suarez and Argentina teammate Rodrigo De Paul.

However, fans alleged that Messi remained surrounded by VIPs,...