'Messi came for only 10 minutes and all...' Angry fans narrate the full story of the 'Kolkata chaos'

A fan of Lionel Messi has revealed the real reason behind the chaos at the Salt Lake stadium in Kolkata on Saturday. Fans who had been waiting for months to see their hero, Lionel Messi, were left disappointed. Due to a busy schedule, Lionel Messi appeared at the stadium for only a few minutes on Saturday and left shortly after. Following this, thousands of fans present at the stadium became aggressive as they could not get a proper glimpse of Lionel Messi. The situation began to spiral out of control, with fans throwing chairs and bottles in the stadium.

Angry fans narrate the full story of the ‘Kolkata chaos’

A fan of Lionel Messi has narrated the full story of the chaos at the stadium. The fan said, ‘This was very bad. Lionel Messi came for only 10 minutes. All the leaders and ministers surrounded him. We couldn’t see anything. He didn’t take a single kick or penalty. He came for 10 minutes and left. So much money, emotion, and time was wasted. We couldn’t see anything.’

‘We were cheated’

Another fan of the star footballer Lionel Messi said, ‘Seeing so much chaos, the management and authorities’ arrangements were exposed. Everyone you see here loves football. We all wanted to see Messi, but we were cheated. We want our money back. The management was very poor. This is a black day for Kolkata. Kolkata is known for football and we love football, we love Argentina, but this is a complete scam. Ministers were there with their children, and the rest of the people couldn’t see anything. We are very hurt.’

Kolkata, West Bengal: A fan of star footballer Lionel Messi says, “… Seeing the utter chaos, the management, the authorities, it was absolutely rubbish. All the people you see here love football. We all wanted to see Messi, but it was a total scam. We want our money…

A very shameful moment

A fan of Messi said, ‘It is very disappointing that even after paying such a large amount, we could not see him (Messi) properly even once. He just waved two or three times and that was it.’ An angry fan reported that they spent a lot of money to see the event but could not even get a glimpse of their icon. Messi came for this event and what message did we give him. I don’t know if Shah Rukh Khan came or not. This event is very shameful for both the management and the government.’

Apology issued

An apology has been issued to fans for the mismanagement during the event. A post stated, ‘I am very disturbed and surprised by the mismanagement at the stadium today. I was going to the stadium to join thousands of sports lovers and fans at the event. Fans had gathered to catch a glimpse of their favorite footballer, Lionel Messi. I sincerely apologize to Lionel Messi, his fans, and all sports lovers for this unfortunate incident.’

Salt Lake stadium

The Salt Lake Stadium, officially known as Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, is a multi-purpose stadium in Kolkata, India, and is one of the largest football stadiums in the world by capacity. It was inaugurated in 1984 and is named after Swami Vivekananda, reflecting its cultural significance. Primarily the home of Indian football, it has hosted major sporting events, including the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup final, and is a central venue for the city’s passionate football culture.

Kolkata

Kolkata, formerly known as Calcutta, is the capital of India’s West Bengal state and was the capital of British India until 1911. Founded as a trading post by the British East India Company in 1690, it grew into a major colonial port and later became a pivotal center for the Indian Renaissance and the independence movement. Today, it is renowned for its vibrant cultural heritage, historic architecture, and as the home of luminaries like Rabindranath Tagore.

West Bengal

West Bengal is a state in eastern India with a rich cultural and historical legacy, most famously as the heart of the Bengali Renaissance—a 19th-century socio-cultural movement that modernized arts, literature, and science. Its capital, Kolkata, served as the capital of British India until 1911 and remains a major hub for education and culture. The state is also known for its distinctive traditions in arts, literature, music (Rabindra Sangeet), and festivals like Durga Puja.

Argentina

Argentina is a South American nation with a rich cultural history shaped by indigenous peoples, Spanish colonization in the 16th century, and subsequent waves of European immigration. It is renowned globally for the passionate dance of the tango, its deep football (soccer) culture, and the vast Pampas grasslands that symbolize its gaucho (cowboy) heritage. Key historical sites include the Perito Moreno Glacier, the cosmopolitan capital of Buenos Aires, and the Iguazú Falls, which it shares with Brazil.