1. Why did fans vandalise Salt Lake Stadium during Messi’s visit?

Fans were angry after being denied a glimpse of Lionel Messi despite travelling long distances and paying money to attend the event.

2. Where was Lionel Messi’s statue made, and where was it displayed?

The 70-foot (21-meter) statue of Lionel Messi was made in Kolkata, India, by sculptor Monti Paul and his team, and is displayed in Lake Town at the Sree Bhumi Sporting Club.

3. Who was with Messi during his Kolkata stay?

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan and his younger son AbRam Khan were with Messi at his hotel.

4. Did Lionel Messi attend the statue unveiling in person?

No. Messi attended the event virtually from his hotel due to security and logistical reasons.

Messi’s Kolkata Visit Turns Chaotic: Fans Vandalise Salt Lake Stadium After Being Denied a Glimpse of the Football Icon

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From Celebration to Chaos: Angry Fans Demand Refunds as Lionel Messi Remains Out of Reach in Kolkata

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2:30 AM: Lionel Messi arrives in Kolkata and checks into Hyatt Regency.

Morning: Thousands of fans gather near Salt Lake Stadium expecting Messi’s appearance.

Saturday: The 70-foot statue of Lionel Messi is unveiled at Sree Bhumi Sporting Club.

During the event: Messi joins the ceremony virtually from his hotel.

Post-unveiling: Fans realise Messi will not appear in person at the venue.

Evening: Angry supporters throw bottles, smash chairs, and vandalise parts of Salt Lake Stadium.

Aftermath: Fans demand refunds and question the organisers’ event planning.

Argentina football great Lionel Messi’s 70-foot statue was unveiled in Kolkata on Saturday at the Sree Bhumi Sporting Club. Messi, who arrived in the City of Joy at 2:30 AM, joined the event virtually from the Hyatt Regency hotel. It was a once in a lifetime opportunity for the fans who arrived at the venue. The 2022 FIFA World Cup-winner was joined by Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan and his younger AbRam Khan at his hotel.

Fans could not get a glimpse of Messi. They were unhappy and agitated. Fans had an emotional outburst after not being able to meet Messi. The fans got really angry and ended up throwing bottles at the organisers. They had paid and travelled to the destination to see Lionel Messi. He came with a lot of security for himself. He was lost in the maze of people, and fans could not see him. Messi. Bottles were thrown and chairs smashed by the fans.

Fans even demanded a refund. They vandalised Salt Lake Stadium. Football runs as a religion when we talk of Kolkata. The legendary footballer was not visible to the fans. “I spent ₹4,300 to reach here. Others spent even more. It wasn’t worth it if Messi was never going to appear,” said a frustrated fan. Questions were raised about the management of how things were organised. Though fans exclaim that it was not about the money but it was about the emotional connection they had with Messi.

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Sukhjit Kaur

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