Lionel Messi's India Tour: Chaotic Scenes at Kolkata Stadium Over Ticket Prices
ReutersJanuary 5, 20261 min25,266 views
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- 🏟️ Lionel Messi's tour of India began chaotically in Kolkata, with fans expressing frustration by ripping up seats and throwing objects.
- ⚡ The disruption occurred at Salt Lake Stadium during Messi's brief 20-minute appearance.
Fan Discontent and Ticket Pricing
- 💸 Tickets were priced as high as $130, which is more than half the average weekly income in India, leading to accusations of fraud.
- 😔 Fans felt their time, money, and emotions were wasted, with many unable to even see Messi due to the crowd of politicians.
Official Response and Messi's Reaction
- 🚨 The chief minister of West Bengal apologized to Messi and ordered a probe into the stadium incident.
- 🏅 Messi virtually attended the unveiling of a statue of himself, expressing pleasure with the support from the people of Kolkata.
Soccer's Popularity in India
- ⚽ The transcript notes that West Bengal, Kerala, and Goa have significant soccer followings, contrasting with India's general passion for cricket.
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