According to West Bengal Director General of Police Rajiv Kumar, the main organiser has promised to offer ticket refunds to fans.

The organiser of Lionel Messi's GOAT India Tour 2025 has been detained after chaos hit Kolkata's Salt Lake Stadium on Saturday. Fans became agitated as Messi was barely visible during his brief stay in the stadium, as the Argentine was surrounded by a large group of security and dignitaries. ( Lionel Messi India Visit Live Updates )

The situation escalated as fans began to boo the politicians and police, followed by attempts to evade and vandalise the pitch.

Speaking to the media, West Bengal Director General of Police (DGP) revealed that the main organiser has been detained and an investigation has also started. "The main organiser has been detained.

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