Chaos broke out at Kolkata’s Salt Lake Stadium after fans protested over not getting a clear glimpse of Lionel Messi despite buying expensive tickets. Angry spectators damaged property and hurled objects as police struggled to contain the unrest.

Kolkata: Chaos erupted at the Salt Lake Stadium here on Saturday as spectators, who had paid hefty amounts for tickets to see Argentine football icon Lionel Messi, protested after being unable to catch a clear glimpse of the soccer player.

Messi arrived at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan around 11.30 am along with long-time strike partner Luis Suárez and Argentina teammate Rodrigo De Paul, and was the first to take the ground. He briefly moved around and waved at the crowd.

However, he remained surrounded by VIPs, organisers and securit

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