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Messi Arrives in Hyderabad Amidst Tight Security for “GOAT Tour of India”
Hyderabad, India – December 13, 2025 – Football legend Lionel Messi has arrived at the Falaknuma Palace in Hyderabad as part of his highly anticipated “GOAT Tour of India,” marking his return to the country after a 14-year absence.
The Argentinian superstar landed at Shamshabad Airport this afternoon and was immediately escorted to the Falaknuma Palace, where a “Greet and Meet” event is scheduled. Security around the palace has been significantly heightened, with Joint CP Tapseer Iqbal personally overseeing the measures. DGP Shivdhar Reddy is also present at the palace, assessing the situation.
Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy is expected to meet Messi at the palace. Adding to the excitement, senior Congress leader and MP Rahul Gandhi will also be present. Later in the evening, both CM Reddy and Rahul Gandhi will accompany Messi to the Uppal Stadium.
Messi is expected to remain at the Falaknuma Palace for six hours. The purpose of the Uppal Stadium visit has not been disclosed, but speculation is high among fans.
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