January 28, 2026 12:05 pm (IST)
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From Cheers to Chaos: Messi’s Kolkata Visit in Pictures
From goosebumps to gridlock — Kolkata’s dream date with Messi at Salt Lake Stadium spiralled from magic into chaos. IBNS lensman Avishek Mitra captures the journey from awe to anarchy as angry fans turned violent after failing to catch a glimpse of the football legend from the stands, slamming organisers and politicians.
From goosebumps to gridlock — Kolkata’s dream date with Messi at Salt Lake Stadium spiralled from magic into chaos. IBNS lensman Avishek Mitra captures the journey from awe to anarchy as angry fans turned violent after failing to catch a glimpse of the football legend from the stands, slamming organisers and politicians.
From goosebumps to gridlock — Kolkata’s dream date with Messi at Salt Lake Stadium spiralled from magic into chaos. IBNS lensman Avishek Mitra captures the journey from awe to anarchy as angry fans turned violent after failing to catch a glimpse of the football legend from the stands, slamming organisers and politicians.
From goosebumps to gridlock — Kolkata’s dream date with Messi at Salt Lake Stadium spiralled from magic into chaos. IBNS lensman Avishek Mitra captures the journey from awe to anarchy as angry fans turned violent after failing to catch a glimpse of the football legend from the stands, slamming organisers and politicians.
From goosebumps to gridlock — Kolkata’s dream date with Messi at Salt Lake Stadium spiralled from magic into chaos. IBNS lensman Avishek Mitra captures the journey from awe to anarchy as angry fans turned violent after failing to catch a glimpse of the football legend from the stands, slamming organisers and politicians.
From goosebumps to gridlock — Kolkata’s dream date with Messi at Salt Lake Stadium spiralled from magic into chaos. IBNS lensman Avishek Mitra captures the journey from awe to anarchy as angry fans turned violent after failing to catch a glimpse of the football legend from the stands, slamming organisers and politicians.
From goosebumps to gridlock — Kolkata’s dream date with Messi at Salt Lake Stadium spiralled from magic into chaos. IBNS lensman Avishek Mitra captures the journey from awe to anarchy as angry fans turned violent after failing to catch a glimpse of the football legend from the stands, slamming organisers and politicians.
From goosebumps to gridlock — Kolkata’s dream date with Messi at Salt Lake Stadium spiralled from magic into chaos. IBNS lensman Avishek Mitra captures the journey from awe to anarchy as angry fans turned violent after failing to catch a glimpse of the football legend from the stands, slamming organisers and politicians.
From goosebumps to gridlock — Kolkata’s dream date with Messi at Salt Lake Stadium spiralled from magic into chaos. IBNS lensman Avishek Mitra captures the journey from awe to anarchy as angry fans turned violent after failing to catch a glimpse of the football legend from the stands, slamming organisers and politicians.
From goosebumps to gridlock — Kolkata’s dream date with Messi at Salt Lake Stadium spiralled from magic into chaos. IBNS lensman Avishek Mitra captures the journey from awe to anarchy as angry fans turned violent after failing to catch a glimpse of the football legend from the stands, slamming organisers and politicians.
From goosebumps to gridlock — Kolkata’s dream date with Messi at Salt Lake Stadium spiralled from magic into chaos. IBNS lensman Avishek Mitra captures the journey from awe to anarchy as angry fans turned violent after failing to catch a glimpse of the football legend from the stands, slamming organisers and politicians.
From goosebumps to gridlock — Kolkata’s dream date with Messi at Salt Lake Stadium spiralled from magic into chaos. IBNS lensman Avishek Mitra captures the journey from awe to anarchy as angry fans turned violent after failing to catch a glimpse of the football legend from the stands, slamming organisers and politicians.
From goosebumps to gridlock — Kolkata’s dream date with Messi at Salt Lake Stadium spiralled from magic into chaos. IBNS lensman Avishek Mitra captures the journey from awe to anarchy as angry fans turned violent after failing to catch a glimpse of the football legend from the stands, slamming organisers and politicians.
From goosebumps to gridlock — Kolkata’s dream date with Messi at Salt Lake Stadium spiralled from magic into chaos. IBNS lensman Avishek Mitra captures the journey from awe to anarchy as angry fans turned violent after failing to catch a glimpse of the football legend from the stands, slamming organisers and politicians.
From goosebumps to gridlock — Kolkata’s dream date with Messi at Salt Lake Stadium spiralled from magic into chaos. IBNS lensman Avishek Mitra captures the journey from awe to anarchy as angry fans turned violent after failing to catch a glimpse of the football legend from the stands, slamming organisers and politicians.
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