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Lionel Messi’s “GOAT Tour of India” included a friendly football match in Hyderabad. The Singareni RR team defeated Messi’s team 3-0. Messi, along with Chief Minister Revanth Reddy and Rahul Gandhi, presented trophies to the winning and runner-up teams. Messi expressed his happiness at visiting Hyderabad and meeting the people, thanking them for their support and CM Revanth Reddy for the invitation. The event, held at Uppal Stadium, drew a large crowd and featured a laser show and musical performances. Separately, Telangana is preparing for the second phase of Panchayat elections.

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Messi Wows Hyderabad, Singareni RR Stuns in Friendly Match

Hyderabad, India – Football legend Lionel Messi’s “GOAT Tour of India” made a splash in Hyderabad this weekend, though not exactly how many anticipated. The Singareni RR team pulled off a surprising 3-0 victory over Messi’s team in a friendly match held at the packed Uppal Stadium on Saturday.

The event drew a massive crowd eager to catch a glimpse of the Argentinian superstar. Messi, along with Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy and Rahul Gandhi, presented trophies to both the winning Singareni RR team and his own squad.

“I am happy to be in Hyderabad and meet the people of Telangana,” Messi said during the presentation. “The support I have received here has given me great energy. I would especially like to thank Chief Minister Revanth Reddy.”

The Uppal Stadium was transformed into a festive arena for the occasion, complete with a dazzling laser show and musical performances by Rahul Sipligunj and Mangli, entertaining the throngs of fans who had gathered.

Separately, Telangana is gearing up for the second phase of its Panchayat elections on Sunday. Distribution centers are busy preparing election materials, and citizens are traveling to their home villages to cast their votes, leading to traffic congestion in some areas.

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