On December 13, 2025, Lionel Messi arrived in Kolkata for a promotional tour of India, which led to scenes of chaos in the stadium. Thousands of fans, dressed in Messi jerseys, invaded the stadium, hoping to catch a glimpse of their idol up close. Due to strict security measures and the player’s brief appearance, fans’ frustration quickly turned to anger.
Aiko Tanaka
Aiko Tanaka is a combat sports journalist and general sports reporter at Archysport. A former competitive judoka who represented Japan at the Asian Games, Aiko brings firsthand athletic experience to her coverage of judo, martial arts, and Olympic sports. Beyond combat sports, Aiko covers breaking sports news, major international events, and the stories that cut across disciplines — from doping scandals to governance issues to the business side of global sport. She is passionate about elevating the profile of underrepresented sports and athletes.
