Messi In India: Messi’s magic seen in Hyderabad, took part in the exhibition match with CM Revanth; View Photos – Lionel Messi India Tour Participated In Exhibition Match At Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
Argentina’s star footballer Lionel Messi is on India tour. His GOAT tour started from Kolkata on Saturday, but he is now in Hyderabad for the next leg of his tour. Their program in the City of Nizams started with an exhibition match in the evening. Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi also took the field with Messi. Along with Messi, Rodrigo de Paul and Luis Suarez of Inter Miami were also present at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium.
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Messi with CM Revanth Reddy – Photo: PTI Video Screengrab
The spectators raised slogans of ‘Messi…Messi’
Messi entertained the audience during the exhibition match. He kicked a football into the auditorium. Messi also met the players during the exhibition match. During this, Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy was also included among the players. Messi and Reddy shook hands warmly. Messi’s magic was clearly visible amidst the huge crowd of spectators at Rajiv Gandhi Stadium. As soon as Messi reached the stadium, the spectators chanted ‘Messi…Messi’.
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Messi, Rahul Gandhi and CM Revanth Reddy – Photo: PTI Video Screengrab
Messi was overwhelmed with the love of the audience
Messi said after the exhibition match, Hello everyone. I want to thank you for this love. To be honest, before coming here, during this whole time, during the last World Cup, I saw a lot. Yes, thank you very much for your love. It is an honor for us to spend this day with you in India. So I am very grateful. Thank you very much.
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VIDEO | Argentine football icon Lionel Messi thanks fans in India and Hyderabad for showering love and support.
Messi with CM Revanth Reddy along with Rahul Gandhi – Photo: PTI Video Screengrab
CM Reddy honored Messi
After the exhibition match, Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy honored Messi. During this, senior Congress leader and leader of opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi was also present.
VIDEO | Hyderabad: Telangana CM Revanth Reddy (@revanth_anumula) congratulates Argentine football icon Lionel Messi at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium.
