Messi's India Tour Ends Amid Fan Unrest and Controversies
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Lionel Messi concluded his three-day India tour with a visit to Delhi, after a chaotic start in Kolkata where fans vandalized the stadium due to security lapses. Despite the initial disturbances, Messi's Delhi event was peaceful, with fans enjoying his presence and interactions. The tour included promotional events across Kolkata, Hyderabad, and Mumbai, and featured Messi unveiling a statue and meeting celebrities, although his planned meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi was canceled.
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