Meanwhile, ticket demand crossed expectations, and organizers sold all tickets within hours. In addition, several political leaders, sportspersons, and business leaders confirmed their presence. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will also attend the match. Therefore, authorities increased security arrangements around key locations. Police officials confirmed strict monitoring throughout the event.

Earlier today, Messi will land at Shamshabad Airport and travel directly to Taj Falaknuma Palace. After that, he will participate in a meet-and-greet with selected fans. Later in the evening, he will reach Uppal Stadium and interact with young football players. Subsequently, Messi will play the final five minutes of the match with Revanth Reddy.

At the same time, Rahul Gandhi will arrive in Hyderabad and meet Messi before heading to the stadium. Meanwhile, police deployed over 3,000 personnel for security. Additionally, officials clarified that ticket sales remain online only. Hence, authorities advised fans without passes to avoid visiting the stadium.

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Aishanya Dwivedi, widow of a soldier killed in the Pahalgam terror attack, voiced her strong opposition to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)’s decision. She said playing cricket with Pakistan dishonors the sacrifices of those who lost their lives in terror incidents. Dwivedi stated that the board should have refused participation in the match.

Her remarks quickly gained traction on social media, where thousands of users echoed her sentiments. Netizens criticized BCCI for prioritizing cricketing ties over national sentiment, calling the move insensitive. Many demanded that India boycott all matches with Pakistan until terrorism is addressed.

The BCCI, however, has not responded officially to these concerns. With the match just days away, political leaders, sports analysts, and citizens continue to debate whether cricket should be kept separate from politics or serve as a stand against terrorism.

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