Salt Lake Stadium

Salt Lake Stadium, located in Kolkata, India, is a large multi-purpose stadium. It recently became newsworthy due to incidents involving fans attending an event featuring Lionel Messi as part of his India tour in December 2025. Reports indicate that spectators, disappointed by Messi's brief appearance and obscured view, engaged in disruptive behavior, including breaking barricades, storming the pitch, ripping up seats, and throwing objects. The unrest highlights the high expectations and potential for disappointment associated with high-profile celebrity appearances, as well as crowd management challenges at large events. The stadium's reputation has been impacted by the negative publicity surrounding the event.