Lionel Messi’s Kolkata Event Organiser Lands In 14 Days Police Custody After Court Rejects Bail Plea
On saturday, Lionel Messi's Kolkata event organiser went to court over the damage at the Salt Lake stadium.
Lionel Messi’s visit to Kolkata grabbed huge attention, but for all the wrong reasons. The event marked the start of his GOAT India Tour 2025 and thousands of eager fans headed towards Salt Lake Stadium to see their idol. Sadly, things went wrong quickly after the Argentine footballer stayed for only about 20-30 minutes, and most people struggled to get a clear view of him. Many felt the focus shifted to VIP guests and left others upset.
Unhappy fans lost their temper and started throwing bottles and chairs onto the field. They tore up seats, broke barriers, and some even ran onto the pitch. The anger grew because tickets were super expensive but still people could not enjoy it for a bit. Many expressed their frustration on social media. They blamed the management and demanded a refund.
no wonder half of the major events end up being held in mumbai. i mean the chaos and mismanagement that happened today in kolkata was sad. imagine the crowd paid 10-12k just for a glimpse and unse woh bhi nahi dikh paya. so messed up.
— Lopamudra (@Lopa_ism) December 13, 2025
Following which, police teams rushed in to stop the trouble and calm down the entire situation. They took strong steps against the people in charge of the poor planning and management. Satadru Dutta, who led the efforts to bring Lionel Messi to India for this tour, was arrested. On saturday, he went to court over the damage at the Salt Lake stadium. As per reports, the judge said no to bail and put him in police custody for 14 days to check everything. Meanwhile, organisers have said they will give refunds to angry fans.
More On GOAT India Tour
After Kolkata, Lionel Messi went to Hyderabad next for a friendly exhibition football match and some shows. Then, in Mumbai, the tour will have a paddle sports game and fun meet-ups with famous stars like Kareena Kapoor Khan. Finally, the trip ends in Delhi, where the Argentine footballer is expected to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi, hold coaching classes for young players, and take part in other activities.
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First Published: December 14, 2025 3:27 PM
