Messi's appearance was abruptly cut short after 20 mins as fans began throwing debris in reaction to being kept at a distance from the star

Hours after the Lionel Messi show at Salt Lake Stadium spiralled into chaos, Kolkata Police on Saturday arrested event organiser Satadru Dutta, stopping him from leaving the city amid mounting anger over the aborted programme and allegations of mismanagement.

Lionel Messi's Kolkata visit saw plenty of controversy, as fans were left angry at the Salt Lake Stadium on Saturday.

AIFF expresses concerns after Messi event descends into chaos

Fans stormed the Salt Lake stadium pitch and damaged property during Lionel Messi's visit. Uprooted chairs and broken fencing marked the unrest. The stadium, recently renovated, suffered significant damage.

Criticism of the Kolkata event intensified after a video of a TMC MLA pressurising Lionel Messi into a photo went viral.

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], December 13 (ANI): Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has arrived in Kolkata ahead of his much-awaited meet with football legend Lionel Messi on Saturday. In visuals going viral from Kolkata airport, SRK was seen making a late-night entry, accompanied by his younger son, AbRam.