Kolkata: Chaos erupted at Lionel Messi’s much-hyped GOAT Tour event in Kolkata on Saturday after the Argentine football icon made only a brief appearance at Salt Lake Stadium, triggering widespread fan anger, vandalism, and security breaches. West Bengal Director General of Police Rajeev Kumar confirmed that the main organiser of the event has been arrested and an investigation is underway to determine responsibility and ensure refunds for disappointed spectators.

The event began on a celebratory note earlier in the day, with Messi virtually unveiling a 70-foot statue of himself at the Sree Bhumi Sporting Club. Thousands of fans gathered at Salt Lake Stadium, where Messi arrived around 11:30 am. However, expectations quickly turned into frustration as the football star remained at the ve

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