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‘Messi should’ve gone to Farah Khan’s house like Ed Sheeran’: Filmmaker tickled by hilarious take after Kolkata chaos

‘Messi should’ve gone to Farah Khan’s house like Ed Sheeran’: Filmmaker tickled by hilarious take after Kolkata chaos

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Argentine footballer Lionel Messi likely did not expect the chaotic welcome he received in Kolkata, the first leg of his India tour, on Saturday. Fans ran loose, threw garbage on field, broke chairs and ran riot, upset at the mismanagement at the event. At this, someone on the internet quite rightly suggested that they should have simply let filmmaker Farah Khan take charge. Farah Khan hosted Ed Sheeran at her home in 2017; Lionel Messi got a chaotic welcome in Kolkata on Saturday. Farah Khan would have done a better job A hilarious tweet on the situation read, “Lionel Messi should’ve just gone to Farah Khan’s house like Ed Sheeran.” Farah reacted to the post and wrote, “I swear.” Back in 2017, Farah threw a lavish house party for British singer Ed, something the country talked about for days. She invited other Bollywood stars, who all hung out with Ed, no chaos, no drama, no rioting. Back in 2021, Farah also spoke about the party and said, “My cousin who works as a lawyer in …

Lionel Messi’s itinerary in Hyderabad revealed after chaos in Kolkata event which led to vandalism from angry fans | Football News

Lionel Messi’s itinerary in Hyderabad revealed after chaos in Kolkata event which led to vandalism from angry fans | Football News

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Hyderabad will be the second stop on footballing superstar Lionel Messi’s trip to India as he was scheduled to land in the Telangana capital in the afternoon. He will have a packed schedule in Hyderabad before he leaves for the final two cities on his GOAT Tour trip: Mumbai and New Delhi. The event in Kolkata saw chaos after fans invaded the pitch and threw projectiles after being left angry at Messi’s short stay in the middle. After the vandalism encountered at Kolkata’s Eden Gardens, where fans also invaded the pitch and tired to burn the sofas for VIPs, the superstar flew to Hyderabad. But the event in Telangana will be a much better managed event, assured Shiva Sena Reddy, the Chairman of Sports Authority of Telangana. Reddy assured fans, via an interview with news agency PTI, that Lionel Messi’s Hyderabad appearance will be conducted smoothly. “Today there will be a small 20-minute friendly game between Messi and CM’s XIs. It will be followed by Messi holding a football clinic for young players. I would …

AIFF on Lionel Messi’s event in Kolkata: ‘AIFF was not involved, was private event organised by PR agency’ | Football News

AIFF on Lionel Messi’s event in Kolkata: ‘AIFF was not involved, was private event organised by PR agency’ | Football News

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Lionel Messi’s short trip to Kolkata ended with angry fans invading the pitch and throwing projectiles like chairs and bottles onto the pitch at Salt Lake Stadium after the Argentine superstar made a short 20-minute appearance on the pitch while being flanked by over a hundred people, including security forces and VIPs. Ugly scenes from the venue showed fans vandalising sofas at the venue for VIPs and even trying to light a fire in the stadium. In the aftermath, West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee apologised to Messi via X and ordered an enquiry commission. The chief organiser of the event Satadru Dutta was also arrested from the airport by the Kolkata police. FOLLOW LIVE | Lionel Messi India GOAT Tour Updates: Messi to arrive in Hyderabad after Kolkata chaos; CM Mamata Banerjee orders enquiry, apologises to star Fans pose amidst the ruins of banners and chairs during the Kolkata leg of Lionel Messi’s GOAT Tour inside the Salt Lake Stadium. (Express Photo by Partha Paul) As anger continues to simmer in Kolkata, the All …

‘Disturbed And Shocked’: Mamata Banerjee Apologises Over Chaos At Messi’s Kolkata Event | Politics News

‘Disturbed And Shocked’: Mamata Banerjee Apologises Over Chaos At Messi’s Kolkata Event | Politics News

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Last Updated:December 13, 2025, 13:51 IST Chief Minister announced the formation of an enquiry committee to investigate the cause of the chaos. Mamata Banerjee issues apology and orders enquiry after mismanagement at Messi event in Kolkata. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has expressed deep concern over the mismanagement at Salt Lake Stadium during football superstar Lionel Messi’s recent event.  In a post on X, she wrote, “I am deeply disturbed and shocked by the mismanagement witnessed today at Salt Lake Stadium. I was on my way to the stadium to attend the event along with thousands of sports lovers and fans who had gathered to catch a glimpse of their favourite footballer, Lionel Messi.” Banerjee also extended an apology to Messi and the fans. “I sincerely apologise to Lionel Messi, as well as to all sports lovers and his fans, for the unfortunate incident,” she said. Enquiry committee formed The Chief Minister announced the formation of an enquiry committee to investigate the cause of the chaos. Justice (Retd.) Ashim Kumar Ray will chair the …