Lionel Messi's one-hour stay at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata was cut short, leading to chaos to ensue inside the venue. Here's a look at the reasons that eventually led to the early exit of the Argentina superstar from the venue.

Argentina football legend Lionel Messi released a commemorative video of his 'GOAT India Tour' on Wednesday, notably excluding any footage of his appearance at Kolkata’s Yuba Bharati Krirangan (Salt Lake Stadium).

Lionel Messi’s visit to Salt Lake Stadium was marred by chaos and vandalism, yet former Indian players cherished their once-in-a-lifetime encounter. Dipendu Biswas and Syed Rahim Nabi shared memorable moments with Messi,

Angry fans accused the Ministers and politicians of hogging Messi's time and not delivering on promises like getting Shah Rukh Khan at the event.

Messi's Kolkata event at Yuva Bharati Krirangan descended into chaos as fans, unable to see him, threw bottles and chairs, tore posters, and surged onto the field, forcing Messi to leave early and leaving many spectators frustrated over wasted tickets.

Chaos erupted at Kolkata's Salt Lake stadium as fans protested after failing to see Messi, leading to police intervention.

Inside details have now emerged and it has come to light that even Lionel Messi was unhappy with the mismanagement at Kolkata's Salt Lake Stadium.

Messi last visited India in September 2011, when he captained Argentina in a friendly match against Venezuela at Kolkata’s Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (Salt Lake Stadium). Over 75,000 fans witnessed Argentina’s 1–0 victory, sealed by defender Nicolás Otamendi.