A police probe into vandalism and violence during Lionel Messi's event at Salt Lake stadium revealed over 500 extra 'field of play' passes were issued, significantly exceeding the initial limit. Investigations also uncovered approximately 6,

Yuva Bharati Stadium has an estimated capacity of 60,000–65,000. Based on official ticket sales, police had prepared for a crowd of around 35,000. Instead, the stadium was packed to the brim. Investigators now believe this unregulated crowd surge was the trigger for the disorder that followed.

Bengali actress Subhashree Ganguly faced massive trolling for her photos with football legend Lionel Messi during his GOAT India Tour 2025 at Kolkata’s Salt Lake Stadium on Saturday, after the event turned chaotic.

Lionel Messi's India tour organiser, Satadru Dutta, was remanded to 14 days' police custody by a Bidhannagar court. Police sought custody to investigate the chaotic event where Messi left early, leading to stadium vandalism and injuries.

A statue of Lionel Messi is set to be unveiled in Kolkata when the legendary footballer visits the city this week. But social media users are not impressed by the likeness of the statue. We say, it's at least better than the infamous Ronaldo and Beckam statues.

Lionel Messi's GOAT Tour of India has ended. After a disastrous Kolkata leg, where fans were enraged at not being able to see the football superstar properly, the other legs of the tour in Hyderabad,

Lionel Messi's Mumbai visit captivated fans, with a viral Mumbai Police video showcasing an organized crowd and strong security. This contrasted with earlier tour stops, highlighting the city's efficient arrangements.