Kolkata fell from grace as things at the Messi GOAT India tour took an unfortunate turn after Messi’s long-awaited appearance turned more into a short glimpse
Photos: Amit DattaOnce the legend left the venue, fans were left enraged and clashed with the police
The gestures were clear and frustration filled the air at Salt Lake stadium
After spending thousands and not even getting a glimpse of Messi, fans broke through the stadium barriers and entered the field en mass
Fans in the second tier flinged stadium chairs at the ground
When the crowd entered the field, police were out numbered. Though they attempted to control the crowd, things got out of hand and turned into a battle
Not just plastic chairs, but even the permanent chairs of the stadium were uprooted and thrown on the field
Boos and grunts from the fans were clear with the loudest chant being: ‘We want a refund’
Chairs lay damaged at the largest capacity football stadium in the country
Lakhs of investment will be required to get the stadium back to pristine condition