Day One of Lionel Messi's GOAT India Tour concluded on a mixed note. Hyderabad who hosted a smooth and well managed leg, while Kolkata's Salt Lake Stadium struggled with crowd control and logistical issues.

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

Lionel Messi has arrived in Hyderabad and is now at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium for an exhibition match. There was controversy in Kolkata during his Salt Lake Stadium visit and police have detained the main organiser.

Lionel Messi’s India visit has sparked massive excitement as fans revisit his journey, Rs 7,055 crore net worth, luxury lifestyle, private jet, car collection, and massive earnings from football and endorsements.

Lionel Messi's tour to India is far from over as the World Cup winner was scheduled to fly for Hyderabad later in the day.