The main organiser of the event featuring Argentine football legend Lionel Messi in Kolkata was arrested on December 13 following massive crowd mismanagement and chaos at the Salt Lake Stadium.

Bengal DGP Rajeev Kumar confirmed the detention of the prime organiser, citing widespread mismanagement that led to frustrated fans throwing bottles and chairs in the stands. Kumar also announced that the organiser would be directed to refund ticket prices to the disappointed spectators. Advertisement

Kolkata’s long-standing love affair with football reached a fever pitch on December 13 as Argentine great Lionel Messi arrived in the city for the first leg of his much-anticipated G.O.A.T. India Tour 2025. But what began as a celebration of one of the sport’s greatest icons ended in unrest at the

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