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Telangana CM Revanth Reddy confirmed the World Cup winner’s scheduled visit to the state Capital and expressed his delight regarding the same hailing the World Cup-winner.
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Argentine World Cup winner Lionel Messi is set to visit Hyderabad during his travel to India for the GOAT Tour, which will now cover four cities in the peninsular nation.
Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy confirmed the World Cup winner’s scheduled visit to the state Capital and expressed his delight regarding the same hailing the World Cup-winner.
It’s official! Messi is coming to Hyderabad as part of the GOAT Tour, aimed at promoting football in India. The Hyderabad event will be held at 7 PM on December 13.Messi will be:🔹Playing a 7 vs 7 celebrity match🔹Leading a masterclass with young scouted talents🔹Taking on… pic.twitter.com/qutr9wpso7— Hyderabad Real Estate & Infra (@HydREGuide) November 10, 2025
The decision comes after the cancellation of a November 17 match in Kochi, initially announced by Kerala Sports Minister V. Abdurahiman. With Hyderabad stepping in, Messi’s eagerly anticipated tour will now cover all four corners of India: Kolkata, Hyderabad, Mumbai, and New Delhi, making it one of the most significant sporting events ever hosted in the country.
“Now we are covering the south as well. This will be a tribute to millions of football fans in South India,” said Satadru Dutta, the tour’s organiser. “There’s a huge Messi fan base in Chennai, Kerala, and Hyderabad. I wanted it to be a pan-India event,” he added. According to Dutta, Hyderabad was the natural choice to replace Ahmedabad in the itinerary.
The event will be held at either the Gachibowli or Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium and will feature not just football but a full-fledged celebration, including a celebrity match, a football clinic, music performances, and appearances from top South Indian stars.
November 12, 2025, 16:29 IST
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