Fans vandalise India stadium after Messi's abrupt exit
Summary
Fans at Kolkata's Salt Lake stadium vandalised property and stormed the pitch after Lionel Messi abruptly left the venue, frustrated by heavy security and mismanagement during his Indian tour.
Key Points
- Fans vandalised the Salt Lake stadium in Kolkata after Messi left the venue earlier than expected.
- Thousands of fans in Messi jerseys filled the stadium but struggled to see him due to heavy security.
- Messi unveiled a 21-metre statue of himself holding the World Cup before leaving early.
- West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee apologised and ordered a probe into the incident.
