Fans were all set to welcome the weekend in style, having purchased tickets at hefty prices of up to ₹18,000 each just to catch a glimpse of Lionel Messi.

What was meant to be a dream day for Lionel Messi’s fans in West Bengal turned into one of utter chaos and disappointment as the football legend ended his visit in Kolkata far sooner than expected on Saturday.

Fans were all set to welcome the weekend in style, having purchased tickets at exorbitant prices of up to ₹ 18,000 each just to see their favourite footballer in person at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata.

To their disappointment, chaos ensued shortly after Messi's arrival at the stadium.

Lionel Messi's blink-and-miss 22-minute appearance left fans fuming, who resorted to vandalism at the stadium and threw bottles and chairs

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