Messi, Revanth Reddy Shine in Hyderabad Friendly; CM's Team Wins 3-0

• Lionel Messi visited Hyderabad on December 13, 2025, as part of the 'GOAT India Tour 2025'.
• Telangana CM Revanth Reddy welcomed Messi at Falaknuma Palace, where Rahul Gandhi also attended a meet-and-greet.
• Messi participated in a 7vs7 exhibition match at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, joined by Luis Suarez and Rodrigo De Paul.
• CM Revanth Reddy's team won the friendly match 3-0, with the CM scoring a goal.
• The Hyderabad event was smoothly managed and successful, promoting sports in Telangana, in contrast to the chaotic Kolkata event.

Why It Matters: Messi's Hyderabad visit promotes Indian football and global sports hub status.