Fans invade pitch as Messi begins three-day tour of India - in pictures
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Fans invade the pitch at Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata, after Argentine football star Lionel Messi’s brief appearance at the start of his three-day GOAT India Tour. EPA -
Fans throw chairs and vandalise hoardings at the stadium. EPA -
Riot control police on the pitch. EPA -
Messi with Aroop Biswas, Minister of Sports of West Bengal, and Messi's Inter Miami teammates Rodrigo De Paul, left, and Luis Suarez, fourth right, at the stadium. Reuters -
Fans throw chairs after Messi's departure. AFP -
Ticket holders vented their anger after being unable to see the footballer. AFP -
A fan stands amid broken chairs at the Salt Lake Stadium. AFP -
Messi, surrounded by an entourage, waves to fans after arriving at the stadium. AFP -
Young fans with Messi at the stadium. AFP -
Messi's tour has sparked a frenzy in West Bengal, which has a big football following in mainly cricket-crazy country. EPA -
Fans gather for Messi's arrival. EPA -
A fan with the Argentine flag painted on his face. Reuters -
A supporter shows his ticket for the Lionel Messi GOAT India Tour. EPA -
Merchandise on sale before the tour. EPA
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