Angry Lionel Messi followers throw chairs and invade pitch as star begins India tour

Lionel Messi followers have induced chaos in Kolkata after the soccer legend appeared at a stadium on the primary day of his Indian tour.

Seats had been ripped up, the stage was trashed and followers invaded the pitch at Salt Lake Stadium after anger erupted over Lionel Messi’s go to lasting simply 20 minutes, regardless of ticket costs of as much as £100.

The occasion’s chief organiser, Satadru Dutta, has been detained following the incident.

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