Lionel Messi India tour organiser Satadru Dutta sent to 14-day police custody after mess at Salt Lake Stadium

Satadri Dutta, promoter and organiser of Football star Lionel Messi's G.O.A.T India Tour 2025, was taken to Kolkata's Bidhannagar court on Sunday where he was sent to 14 days of police custody. The case emerged as angry crowds created a mess at Salt Lake Stadium on Saturday when the football icon left the stadium within 30 minutes. Many fans claimed that they could not catch a single glimpse of the popular sports star as he was surrounded by guards and VIPs.


Messi's Kolkata tour ended in absolute chaos and disruption, prompting the Argentina footballer to leave the Salt Lake Stadium in just a few minutes. Angry spectators broke down barricades and stormed the pitch after Messi abruptly left the arena. Despite heavy security, thousands of fans had gathered to catch a glimpse of the 38-year-old Argentina and Inter Miami superstar but failed to see him.


Frustrated fans, many having paid more than Rs 5,000 for tickets, ripped out stadium seats and hurled water bottles onto the track. Many others stormed the pitch and vandalised banners and tents. Amid the chaos, Satadru Dutta came under the spotlight.

After a disappointing turn of events in Kolkata and a highly successful reception in Hyderabad yesterday, the Argentine legend is now set to be welcomed by his passionate fan base in Mumbai.

It was a memorable night for the fans who gathered at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium on Saturday, as they got to witness Argentina's FIFA World Cup-winning icon Lionel Messi in action at the second pit stop of his GOAT India Tour 2025.

The World Cup Winner took part in a 7-on-7 exhibition football match involving the state's Chief Minister, Revanth Reddy, soaked in the love from a passionate and loud audience and also met the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi.

The superstar footballer presented Rahul Gandhi with his iconic number 10 Argentina jersey as the Congress leader The football legend was also felicitated by the Telangana CM with a memento.

Delhi will be Messi's final pit stop for the 'GOAT Tour 2025' on Monday.