Messi’s India Visit Sparks Controversy: Kolkata Chaos Puts Hyderabad on High Alert

By TeluguFunda / December 13, 2025

Global football icon Lionel Messi’s much-anticipated arrival in India created massive buzz, but the excitement quickly turned into disappointment in Kolkata. Messi arrived in the city earlier today and made a brief appearance at the Salt Lake Stadium for an exhibition event. However, the situation soon spiraled out of control.

According to media reports, Messi was present at the stadium for barely ten minutes before leaving for his hotel, leaving thousands of fans deeply upset. Many spectators had paid hefty ticket prices with the hope of watching the football legend play or at least spend meaningful time on the field. The extremely short appearance triggered anger among fans, leading to scenes of chaos as towels and bottles were reportedly thrown inside the stadium.

This unexpected turn of events has now raised serious concerns ahead of Messi’s scheduled appearance in Hyderabad. Ticket prices for the Hyderabad event have also run into thousands of rupees, and expectations are sky-high. Organizers and officials are reportedly on alert, as a repeat of the Kolkata situation could lead to severe backlash.

The Hyderabad event is expected to feature a special exhibition game involving Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy and Lionel Messi, which is being promoted as the main highlight. Given the backlash in Kolkata, ensuring Messi’s extended presence and smooth execution of the event has become crucial.

What is clear is that Messi’s Kolkata visit did not go as planned, with fan frustration overshadowing the excitement. All eyes are now on Hyderabad, where fans will be hoping for a far better experience and a memorable appearance from the global football superstar.

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