Lionel Messi’s tour 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.

Lionel Messi's tour of India kicked off chaotically on Saturday as fans threw objects, ripped up seats, invaded the pitch and broke the stage after the soccer great made only a brief stadium appearanc

Notably, the committee comprises Chief Secretary Manoj Pant and Home Secretary Nandini Chakravorty and retired Calcutta High Court judge Justice Ashim Kumar Ray. After the inspection West Bengal Chief Secretary Manoj Pant told the media that the report will be submitted within 14 days.

Lionel Messi's one-hour stay at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata was cut short, leading to chaos to ensue inside the venue. Here's a look at the reasons that eventually led to the early exit of the Argentina superstar from the venue.

Lionel Messi’s visit to Salt Lake Stadium was marred by chaos and vandalism, yet former Indian players cherished their once-in-a-lifetime encounter. Dipendu Biswas and Syed Rahim Nabi shared memorable moments with Messi,

The panel, headed by retired Calcutta High Court judge Ashim Kumar Ray, will examine crowd management, facilities and CCTV footage to fix responsibility.

West Bengal Governor denied entry to Salt Lake Stadium post-vandalism during Messi's visit, sparking fan protests over mismanagement.

Angry fans accused the Ministers and politicians of hogging Messi's time and not delivering on promises like getting Shah Rukh Khan at the event.

Lionel Messi's highly anticipated G.O.A.T. Tour stop in Kolkata was marred by chaos due to poor crowd management and security lapses. Thousands of fan

Day One of Lionel Messi's GOAT India Tour concluded on a mixed note. Hyderabad who hosted a smooth and well managed leg, while Kolkata's Salt Lake Stadium struggled with crowd control and logistical issues.