Police have imposed traffic curbs on the roads surrounding the stadium located in the busy Uppal area. Messi is scheduled to arrive at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport at 4 p.m. He will drive to the Taj Falaknuma Hotel to attend a programme before leaving for the stadium. After the event, he will return to the hotel for the night’s halt.
CM Revanth Reddy, who will be leading RR9 against Messi10, has been practising hard with football players at different grounds in the city for the last few days. The match is to be played as part of Messi’s ‘GOAT Tour 2025’. The Chief Minister will wear Jersey number 9, and Messi his famous jersey number 10.
Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka said thousands of football fans were expected to come to see the match. He urged them to arrive early and settle into their seats to ensure both security and convenience.
Special routes have been designated for the arrival and departure of Messi, LoP Rahul Gandhi, Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, ministers, and other VIPs. Vikramarka stated that the match is being organised as part of “Telangana Rising” celebrations. According to him, Messi showed personal interest in being part of the celebrations.
