Overview
- Organisers and local promoters briefed the Chief Minister at his residence, with the delegation including Satyendru and Parvathi Reddy, according to officials.
- Hyderabad is slated for a December 13 engagement where Messi and Revanth Reddy are expected to kick off together, with Rajiv Gandhi Stadium or Gachibowli under consideration.
- Hyderabad has replaced Ahmedabad on the revised itinerary after plans shifted following the cancellation of Argentina’s proposed Kochi friendly.
- The updated plan reported by officials has Messi arriving in Kolkata on December 13, flying to Hyderabad the same evening for a dedicated event, then proceeding to Mumbai.
- Telangana is exploring naming Messi the global ambassador for 'Telangana Rising 2047', while organisers sell premium fan packages including a Rs 9.95 lakh meet-and-greet with photo and a signed Argentina jersey.