Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy clarified that the state government has no formal role in the upcoming Lionel Messi India Tour 2025 event scheduled at Uppal Stadium on December 13. He explained that a private organisation is hosting the programme and invited him only as a guest. Even so, he assured full government support since a global sports icon is visiting Hyderabad.
Speaking to the media in Delhi before returning to Hyderabad, the Chief Minister said the organisers also invited senior Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi to the event. He added that he personally invited everyone he met in Delhi to attend the programme. Messi will visit India for three days under the “GOAT India Tour 2025” banner.
The legendary Argentine footballer will travel to Kolkata, Hyderabad, Mumbai and New Delhi on December 13, 14 and 15. After concluding his Kolkata schedule on the first day, Messi will reach Hyderabad. He will participate in a football match at Uppal Stadium along with Chief Minister Revanth Reddy.
Meanwhile, police officials have strengthened security arrangements in all cities linked to the tour. Authorities expect large crowds, and they plan crowd control measures to ensure smooth movement throughout Messi’s visit.
