Wait what ? They even build a giant statue of messi ? Wtf ?

Lionel Messi's of India kicked off chaotically on Saturday as fans threw objects, ripped up seats and invaded the pitch at Kolkata's Salt Lake stadium after the Argentine soccer great made only a brief appearance at a ticketed event.

Satadru Dutta, the event's chief organizer, has been detained by police, said Rajeev Kumar, director general of West Bengal police.

Messi was scheduled for a 45-minute visit to the stadium, but his appearance lasted just 20 minutes. Tickets for the event were priced from around 3,500 rupees ($38.65) - more than half of average weekly income in India - but one fan said he had paid $130.

https://www.nbcnews.com/world/india/police-...aran-rcna248986

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Retire and go off to the sunset la. Wtf take part in money grabbing scheme.

This post has been edited by killdavid: Dec 14 2025, 01:47 PM

Kesian the people who fell prey to greedy money grabbing scheme though any form of violence should be avoided.

In another venue, messi didn't bother to change out of sweat pants. Organizer also salah, make play him with a person who can't do a proper pass. Messi have to chase stray ball

Not good to generalize based on interest just as it is with skin color or by nationality

Wait what ? They even build a giant statue of messi ? Wtf ?

Equally responsibility