Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy revealed that Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra have been invited to the upcoming ‘Messi GOAT India Tour’ in Hyderabad on Saturday (December 13, 2025).
Speaking to the media on the Parliament premises in New Delhi before leaving for Hyderabad, the Chief Minister confirmed that the global football icon, Lionel Messi, will attend a special event organised by a private organisation.
“Football legend Messi is coming to Hyderabad and he is attending a programme organised by a reputed organisation. I have also been invited as Chief Minister, but the State government has no role in organising the event. Since a global sports legend is visiting, the Government is extending full support. I have invited everyone I met in Delhi to join the event,” he said.
As part of the programme, Messi, along with the Chief Minister and several international footballers, will participate in a special football match at the Rajiv Gandhi stadium in Uppal.
Meanwhile, All India Congress Committee (AICC) president Mallikarjun Kharge and Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra congratulated the Mr. Reddy on the unveiling of the ‘Telangana Rising Vision-2047' document, calling it a forward-looking blueprint for the State’s long-term development.
