Argentina football icon Lionel Messi is on a three-day GOAT tour of India ahead of the 2026 defence of FIFA World Cup.
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Lionel Messi's much-hyped tour of India has gotten off to a rocky start with angry fans throwing bottles and attempting to vandalize a stadium after many of them failed to get more than just a glimpse of their hero. West ...
Lionel Messi's fans vented their anger over his brief appearance at a city stadium in Kolkata, India.
Lionel Messi's "GOAT Tour" of India was marred by chaotic scenes on Saturday after fans threw ripped up seats and invaded the pitch.
West Bengal's chief minister says she is "deeply disturbed and shocked" and has apologised to Messi and ordered an investigation.
Thousands of adoring supporters had paid up to 12,000 rupees (£100; $133) to catch a glimpse of the football star.
Footage from India's ANI news agency showed hundreds of fans invading the pitch, vandalising the stands and goal nets at the 85,000 stadium.
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Lionel Messi's tour of India started chaotically on Saturday ...
The Inter Miami and Argentina forward is in India for his 'GOAT tour', taking in events in Kolkata, Hyderabad, Mumbai and New Delhi.