Rahul Gandhi meets Lionel Messi in Hyderabad, receives signed jersey

• Congress leader Rahul Gandhi met Argentine football legend Lionel Messi in Hyderabad.
• Messi gifted a signed jersey to Rahul Gandhi during their interaction.
• The meeting occurred during the second leg of the GOAT India Tour 2025.
• Messi thanked Indian fans for their warmth and support.
• The Hyderabad event was calmer than the chaotic first leg of Messi's tour in Kolkata.

Why It Matters: It contrasts smooth event management with prior chaos, impacting public perception.