Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:34pm on 13 Dec 2025,Saturday Politics
Kolkata stadium descended into chaos during Lionel Messi’s G.O.A.T India Tour visit on Saturday. Messi left after just 10 minutes due to mismanagement, leaving fans who paid high ticket prices disappointed. Spectators vandalised stadium property in protest. BJP blamed the Trinamool Congress for the disorder, calling it an insult to Bengal and demanding resignations and refunds. TMC said the event was organised by a private company and apologised for the incident. Videos of the unrest circulated online. The visit, including the unveiling of a 70-foot Messi statue, ended prematurely, cutting short planned engagements with Mamata Banerjee and other dignitaries. (PC: India Today)
