"They wrecked the stadium...": Chaos at Kolkata's Salt Lake Stadium during Messi's tour gathers headlines in Argentina press

Dec 13, 2025

While the moment was supposed to be a moment of union between the World Cup-winning superstar and a football-crazy state, the presence of VIPs...

"Organisers promising they will return ticket fee to fans": Kolkata police after chaos at staduim during Messi event

Dec 13, 2025

Following the chaos at the football icon Lionel Messi event in Kolkata, West Bengal Police on Saturday said that organisers of the GOAT India...

"Sincerely apologise to Messi and his fans": Mamata Banerjee after chaos at Kolkata stadium

Dec 13, 2025

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday ordered a high-level enquiry after chaos erupted during football icon Lionel Messi's appearance at the Vivekananda...

Argentina legend Lionel Messi "very excited" to visit "beautiful" India in December

Oct 02, 2025

Argentina's decorated player, Lionel Messi, confirmed his visit to India in December this year, during which he will travel to Kolkata, Mumbai, New Delhi,...

Lionel Messi fans in Kolkata celebrate Argentina maestro's 37th birthday with 80-pound cake

Jun 24, 2024

Lionel Messi fans in Kolkata celebrated the Argentinian maestro's 37th birthday with a cake that resembled a football pitch.

Ichapur tea seller paints house in Argentina colours, set to meet Messi in Kolkata

Dec 12, 2025

In a unique display of devotion towards Argentina's football team, a tea stall owner from Ichapur, Shib Shankar Patra, has painted his entire house...