US EditionGOAT Tour, Day 1: After Kolkata Chaos, Lionel Messi Entertains Fans At Uppal Stadium In Hyderabad
Rahul Gandhi and Telangana CM Revanth Reddy received jerseys from Messi and presented mementos during the successful Hyderabad leg of the GOAT India tour.
- On December 13, 2025, Rahul Gandhi, Leader of the Opposition and Congress MP, arrived at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad, by special flight and met Lionel Messi at Falaknuma Palace Hotel during the GOAT India tour.
- The stop was part of Messi's three-day GOAT India tour, with chaotic Kolkata arrivals and Hyderabad running smoothly on Day 1.
- After the exhibition match, Messi presented the GOAT Cup to Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy's RR9 team, which won 4-0 and gifted Argentina jerseys to Reddy and Rahul Gandhi.
- Security officials reported that Rachakonda Police Commissioner Sudheer Babu deployed 3,000 personnel and Messi left under a heavy convoy while Rahul Gandhi departed to New Delhi that night.
- Next stop is Mumbai, where Messi will appear on December 14 for a Padel Cup, celebrity football match and event at Wankhede Stadium, then travel to New Delhi on December 15 to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi and attend Arun Jaitley Stadium felicitation.
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GOAT Tour, Day 1: After Kolkata Chaos, Lionel Messi Entertains Fans At Uppal Stadium In Hyderabad
During his Hyderabad visit, Lionel Messi appeared in many photo-ops, seen kicking a ball with kids and interacting and chilling with one of the officials. He also met Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Telangana Chief Minister Revant Reddy.
Lionel Messi Plays Football With Telangana CM Revanth Reddy in Hyderabad, Gifts His Iconic Number 10 Argentina Jersey to Rahul Gandhi (See Pics and Videos)
In a video posted by Congress' official X account, Lionel Messi was seen kicking the ball into the crowd, with Telangana CM Revanth Reddy also doing the same. Messi was also seen interacting with Rahul Gandhi, marking another major crossover between Argentine football and Indian politics. Lionel Messi Plays Football With Telangana CM Revanth Reddy in Hyderabad, Gifts His Iconic Number 10 Argentina Jersey to Rahul Gandhi (See Pics and Videos).
After the chaos in Kolkata, Lionel Messi's GOAT Tour in Hyderabad was a complete success. Messi made several rounds of the stadium, interacting with fans, and expressing gratitude for the love he received in India, making it a memorable evening for his supporters. He was also seen playing a match with CM Reddy.
Rahul Gandhi meets Lionel Messi in Hyderabad on Argentine legend's GOAT India tour
Lionel Messi ended his Day 1 of his three-day GOAT India tour at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Hyderabad. He met LoP Rahul Gandhi and Telangana CM Revanth Reddy during his Hyderabad visit.
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