Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], December 14 (ANI): Following a memorable evening at Hyderabad, his second pit cease through the ‘GOAT India Tour 2025’, Argentina’s World Cup-winning icon Lionel Messi prolonged a particular due to followers current on the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium.
It was a memorable evening for the followers who gathered on the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium on Saturday, as they obtained to witness Argentina’s FIFA World Cup-winning icon Lionel Messi in motion on the second pit cease of his ‘GOAT India Tour 2025′. After the unlucky chaos that broke out in Kolkata’s Salt Lake Stadium as a consequence of followers’ anger at VIPs and politicians allegedly hogging Messi’s time and a focus through the go to there, the 38-year-old’s go to to Hyderabad was a enjoyable expertise for everybody concerned. He took half in a 7-on-7 exhibition soccer match involving the state’s Chief Minister, Revanth Reddy, soaked within the love from a passionate and loud viewers and in addition met the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi.
Speaking in a video posted on Sony LIV, one of many occasion’s broadcasters, Messi stated, ‘Hello everybody. Well, nothing however to increase my thanks for the love and affection I’ve obtained immediately on this nation. I thank everybody for his or her participation, and I’m very completely happy to be in Hyderabad with all of you.’
Fans have been simply as ecstatic because the legendary footballer. One of the followers advised ANI, ‘The occasion was very profitable. We noticed the chaos in Kolkata this morning…The crowd was superb, and Messi-Messi echoed within the stadium. We thank Telangana CM Revanth Reddy.’
Another fan, who had travelled a good distance from Maharashtra to catch a glimpse of Messi, additionally stated, ‘We got here from Maharashtra to catch a glimpse of Lionel Messi…My dream got here true immediately.’
Dinesh, A member of the Singareni RR9 group of Telangana CM, which performed a 7v7 exhibition soccer match towards Aparna-Messi All Stars, stated, ‘We are grateful to the state authorities for offering us with this glorious alternative.’
Another member of the group, Mohammed Rahman, stated to ANI, ‘I’m very glad to get the chance to play in entrance of the legend Messi…I thank Telangana CM Revanth Reddy for this chance.’
A glittering laser gentle present welcomed the followers and Messi to what turned out to be a memorable evening, because the phrases ‘GOAT’, ‘Messi’ and his jersey quantity 10 have been displayed utilizing these lights. The laser gentle present additionally captured Messi’s face as followers cheered loudly.
In a video posted by Congress’ official X account, Messi was seen kicking the ball into the gang, with Telangana CM additionally doing the identical.
Messi was additionally seen interacting with Rahul, marking one other main crossover between Argentine soccer and Indian politics.
CM Revanth additionally welcomed Messi by saying, ‘Messi, welcome to Telangana, Telangana is rising!’
The famous person footballer additionally introduced Rahul together with his iconic quantity 10 Argentina jersey because the Congress chief posed for an image with him and his Inter Miami teammates, Luis Suarez and Rodrigo de Paul. The soccer legend was additionally felicitated by Telangana CM with a momento.
Messi, additionally a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, gave some kids current on the venue a reminiscence of a lifetime as he kicked the ball across the park with them for a number of moments.
After visits to Kolkata and Hyderabad, Messi will grace Mumbai together with his presence on Sunday.
During his time in India, under-14 younger soccer gamers from throughout the state will likely be chosen by the Maharashtra Sports Department, and they’re going to get the chance to practise with Messi on Sunday.
Delhi will likely be Messi’s remaining pit cease for the ‘GOAT Tour 2025’ on Monday. (ANI)