India, Dec. 14 -- What was meant to be a celebratory stop on Lionel Messi's India tour turned awkward when sections of the crowd loudly booed Bollywood actors Tiger Shroff and Ajay Devgn at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium on Sunday, during the on-field programme.

The incident unfolded as organisers paused the proceedings to felicitate celebrities in attendance. As the announcer referred to actor Tiger Shroff as a "youth icon" while calling him on stage, loud boos rang out from parts of the stadium. The reaction was repeated moments later when Ajay Devgn was invited for his felicitation, with spectators audibly expressing their displeasure. The response appeared to stem from fans' impatience since many in the stands had gathered specifically fo...