Kolkata/IBNS, Dec. 15 -- Lionel Messi's much-anticipated G.O.A.T. India Tour 2025 began on a chaotic note in Kolkata on Saturday, as severe mismanagement at Salt Lake Stadium led to fan outrage, vandalism, and an early exit by the Argentine football icon.

West Bengal Sports Minister Aroop Biswas was seen closely accompanying Messi along with international footballers Luis Suarez and Rodrigo De Paul, with several individuals allegedly forcing selfies and photographs.

As visuals circulated on social media, family members of the minister and relatives of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee were also spotted around Messi at the centre of the field, while ticket-paying fans waited in vain for a glimpse of the footballer.

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