Goat India Tour: Football fever has reached its peak in Hyderabad as the ongoing Goat India has entered its second leg. The star football player landed at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport and got a warm welcome amidst tight security.
Revanth Reddy, along with other officials, escorted the legendary football player to the royal Falaknuma Palace, where he will stay for the night.
The hype increased when Congress President Rahul Gandhi also reached Hyderabad to meet Messi. The CM went to the airport to receive him, and they then headed for the much-awaited meet and greet event.
Also Read: Tilak Varma Opens Up On Gautam Gambhir's Unusual T20I Methods, Says, 'Everyone, Barring Openers...'
Watch the video here:
Global football icon Lionel Messi arrived in Hyderabad, receiving a warm and gracious welcome and met Hon’ble Chief Minister Sri A @revanth_anumula .
— Jacob Ross (@JacobBhoompag) December 13, 2025
The arrival of the legendary footballer has sparked immense excitement among sports lovers, marking a proud and memorable moment… pic.twitter.com/Z6ZCkFGwYl
After the high-profile conversation at Falaknuma, Messi will then go to the Uppal stadium along with the Chief Minister. The friendly match, which will be held at 8 p.m., will be a treat for the fans as Messi will be showing his brilliant football skills in front of a packed stadium. '
Chaos in Kolkata
What was supposed to be a once-in-a-lifetime moment became chaotic for a lot of football fans, who rushed to the Salt Lake stadium as they wanted to watch their football player.
Also Read: After Chaos In Kolkata, Lionel Messi Reaches Hyderabad For the Second Leg Of the GOAT Tour
Messi, who wasn't clearly visible, was surrounded by organizers and security personnel. The friendly match also didn't happen, which left the fans disappointed, and that led to chaos.