14-12-2025

Lionel Messi India Tour Turns Violent

Date: 14-12-2025
Sources: bbc.com: 1 | edition.cnn.com: 1 | news.sky.com: 1 | nypost.com: 1
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Source: edition.cnn.com

Image content: The image depicts a man in a black shirt and red cap, seen from behind, throwing chairs on a sports field. 1. The main subject or scene shown is a man throwing chairs on a sports field amidst a crowd of spectators in the stands. 2. Visible elements include the man, stadium chairs being thrown, a crowd of people in the stands, a black wall with advertisements, and various sponsor logos. 3. News-worthy elements visible in the image are the thrown chairs and the apparent disturbance or protest in the stadium. The scene shows a man throwing stadium chairs on the field while a crowd watches from the stands. The chairs are scattered across the field. The atmosphere is chaotic, with several chairs already thrown and others still being tossed.

Summary

Lionel Messi's India tour event in Kolkata's Salt Lake Stadium turned chaotic as fans rioted and caused destruction after his brief appearance, prompting an apology from West Bengal's Chief Minister and an investigation into the incident.

Key Points

  • Fans threw chairs and bottles after Messi left the event early
  • The event's chief organizer, Satadru Dutta, was detained by police
  • West Bengal's Chief Minister apologized to Messi and promised to refund tickets

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Anger at Lionel Messi 'GOAT' India tour as fans throw chairs and bottles at stadium event

Lionel Messi's 'GOAT' India tour event in Kolkata's Salt Lake Stadium turned violent as fans threw chairs and bottles after he left the event early. Thousands had paid up to 12,000 rupees to see the football star, but were disappointed when he was obscured by officials and celebrities. West Bengal's chief minister apologized and announced an enquiry into the incident. The event's chief organiser was arrested, and authorities will investigate refunding ticket money. Messi was in India for a series of promotional events, and his tour began with the unveiling of a 70ft statue in Kolkata.
Entities: Lionel Messi, India, Kolkata, Salt Lake Stadium, Mamata BanerjeeTone: negativeSentiment: negativeIntent: inform

Lionel Messi’s India tour organizer detained after fans rip up seats, police say | CNNClose icon

Lionel Messi's India tour kicked off chaotically in Kolkata as fans threw objects, ripped up seats, and invaded the pitch after his brief 20-minute appearance at a ticketed event. The event's chief organizer, Satadru Dutta, was detained by police, and a probe was ordered into the incident. The tour is scheduled to include concerts, youth football clinics, and charitable initiatives in multiple Indian cities. West Bengal's Chief Minister, Mamata Banerjee, apologized to Messi and promised to refund tickets to the event.
Entities: Lionel Messi, India, Kolkata, Satadru Dutta, Rajeev KumarTone: negativeSentiment: negativeIntent: inform

Lionel Messi fans cause chaos as star visits Kolkata stadium on first day of India tour | World News | Sky News

Lionel Messi's visit to Kolkata's Salt Lake Stadium on the first day of his India tour was marred by chaos and mismanagement, with fans rioting and causing destruction after he was whisked away by security after just 20 minutes. West Bengal's Chief Minister, Mamata Banerjee, apologized to Messi and ordered an investigation into the incident. The event's chief organizer, Satadru Dutta, has been detained and has pledged to refund ticket sales. Messi's three-day tour is scheduled to include visits to Hyderabad, Mumbai, and New Delhi, with various football events and charitable initiatives.
Entities: Lionel Messi, Kolkata, Salt Lake Stadium, India, West BengalTone: negativeSentiment: negativeIntent: inform

John Cena taps out to Gunther to lose final WWE match at SNME | New York Post

John Cena's final WWE match ended with a loss to Gunther at 'Saturday Night's Main Event' in front of 19,232 fans at Capital One Arena. Cena tapped out to Gunther's sleeper hold, marking one of the rare submissions in his 23-year career. The event was attended by wrestling legends and current stars, and Cena received a grand farewell, including being given the world titles by Cody Rhodes and CM Punk. Cena's retirement tour included 36 appearances and 15 matches, and he has vowed not to return from retirement. Gunther's victory positions him for a potential big push in the WWE.
Entities: John Cena, Gunther, WWE, Capital One Arena, Cody RhodesTone: emotionalSentiment: positiveIntent: inform