Lionel Messi’s Hyderabad Visit Scheduled With Minute-by-Minute Plan After Kolkata Chaos

Lionel Messi to Enter Hyderabad Stadium at 7:50 PM, Exit at 9 PM

After the chaos witnessed during Lionel Messi’s recent programme in Kolkata, officials in Hyderabad have released a tightly structured, minute-by-minute schedule to ensure smooth conduct of the football icon’s appearance.

According to the official programme, Lionel Messi will enter the Hyderabad stadium at exactly 7:50 p.m., marking the kick-off of the evening’s event. His presence at the venue will be strictly time-bound, with his departure scheduled for 9:00 p.m., leaving little room for confusion or mismanagement.

Authorities have stated that the detailed schedule has been designed to avoid any repetition of the problems that marred the Kolkata event.

Hyderabad Police Issue Strict Warning Ahead of Lionel Messi Event

In view of the violence that erupted during Lionel Messi’s programme in Kolkata, the Hyderabad police have issued a strong warning ahead of the upcoming match.

Officials have made it clear that stringent action will be taken against anyone involved in misconduct inside or around the stadium. The warning comes as part of heightened security and crowd-control measures to maintain order during Lionel Messi’s appearance.

Lionel Messi’s Kolkata Tour Descends Into Chaos

What was billed as a marquee football spectacle in Kolkata turned chaotic as thousands of fans protested at Salt Lake Stadium following Lionel Messi’s brief and tightly controlled appearance.

Large sections of the crowd expressed anger after failing to get a clear glimpse of the Argentine football legend, despite many having paid hefty sums for tickets. The situation escalated, prompting police intervention, including a baton-charge, to bring the situation under control.

Bengal Police Detain Event Organiser Over Mismanagement

Following the unrest, the West Bengal Police detained the main organiser of the event, Satadru Datta, for alleged mismanagement. He was detained from Kolkata airport, where he had gone to see off Lionel Messi and his entourage as they departed for Hyderabad.

Addressing the media, Kolkata DGP Rajeev Kumar confirmed the detention and assured action against those responsible for the chaos.

“We have already detained the main organiser. We are taking action to ensure this mismanagement does not go unpunished,” he said.

Tickets to Be Refunded After Lionel Messi Event Fallout

Authorities have announced that tickets will be refunded to spectators who were left disappointed by the handling of the event.

DGP Rajeev Kumar stated that peace had been restored and the incident had been contained.

“Peace has to be restored immediately. That has been taken care of. Traffic is normal. People have all gone back home. The incident has been localised and limited to Salt Lake Stadium,” he said, adding that strict action would be taken against those responsible.

Details of Lionel Messi’s Appearance at Salt Lake Stadium

Lionel Messi, accompanied by Luis Suárez and Rodrigo De Paul, arrived at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan at around 11:30 a.m.

However, his short and heavily ring-fenced presence — his first at the venue since 2011 — left many fans frustrated, triggering protests and disorder inside the stadium.

Mamata Banerjee Apologises to Lionel Messi and Fans

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee issued a public apology to Lionel Messi and the fans following the incident. In a post on X, she expressed shock and distress over the mismanagement at Salt Lake Stadium.

She announced the formation of a high-level enquiry committee, chaired by Justice (Retd.) Ashim Kumar Ray, with the Chief Secretary and the Additional Chief Secretary of the Home and Hill Affairs Department as members.

The committee has been tasked with conducting a detailed enquiry, fixing responsibility, and recommending measures to prevent similar incidents in the future.

Focus Shifts to Lionel Messi’s Hyderabad Programme

With memories of the Kolkata chaos still fresh, all eyes are now on Lionel Messi’s Hyderabad appearance, where authorities are aiming for a controlled, incident-free event.

The release of a minute-by-minute schedule and strong police warnings underline the determination to ensure that the legendary footballer’s visit proceeds smoothly, restoring confidence among fans and organisers alike.