Lionel Messi’s India tour turns chaotic as fans vandalise stadium

Lionel Messi’s tour of India got off to a turbulent start on Saturday as angry fans vandalised a stadium in Kolkata, throwing bottles and breaking barricades after many were unable to get more than a fleeting glimpse of the Argentine football icon. The unrest erupted at Salt Lake Stadium in eas

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Anthony Nlebem

Head of Sports at BusinessDay Media, a seasoned Digital Content Producer, and FIFA/CAF Accredited Journalist with over a decade of sports reporting.Has a deep understanding of the Nigerian and global sports landscape and skills in delivering comprehensive and insightful sports content.