Overview
- Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy unveiled an official poster and posted on X to confirm Messi’s Hyderabad engagement on December 13.
- Hyderabad was added to the itinerary in place of Ahmedabad after the Kochi friendly was scrapped, with reports indicating Messi will fly in from Kolkata the same evening.
- Event plans are developing for either Rajiv Gandhi Stadium or Gachibowli, following a meeting between tour promoters and the Chief Minister.
- The tour’s commercial packages include a Rs 9.95 lakh ‘GOAT Fan Experience’ and higher-tier family and corporate options offering meet-and-greets and memorabilia.
- Messi’s December visit spans multiple cities including Kolkata, Mumbai and New Delhi, marking his first trip to India in 14 years and prompting local preparations for large crowds.