The match is to be played at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Uppal here as part of Messi\u2019s \u2018GOAT Tour 2025\u2019.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The Chief Minister, who is an avid football lover, is training 45 minutes every day to prepare himself for the friendly match.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
He hit the field on Sunday night after day-long engagements to play with young players under the floodlights. Sources in the Chief Minister\u2019s Office said he took part in an energetic practice session.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
CM Revanth Reddy will be leading a team of selected players from the city in the match against Team Messi.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The Argentinian superstar will be in Hyderabad on December 13 and the Chief Minister has already described it as an exciting moment for the city.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cI look forward to welcoming and hosting G.O.A.T. Lionel Messi on December 13. It is an exciting moment for our city and for every football fan who has dreamt of seeing a legend like you on our soil. Hyderabad is ready to host him with warmth, pride and the spirit that defines our people,\u201d Chief Minister Reddy posted on X.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Messi had earlier announced that Hyderabad has been added to his visits to Kolkata, Mumbai and Delhi.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Football fans in Hyderabad are eagerly waiting to see the legend in action in the match between \u2018Revanth Reddy 9 vs Lionel Messi 10\u2019.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The Chief Minister will wear Jersey number 9, and Messi his famous jersey number 10.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Selected players from government schools are likely to be part of \u2018RR9\u2019 team.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
It will not just be football action as the state government is planning to invite Messi to serve as the global brand ambassador for its 'Telangana Rising' initiative. The Chief Minister is trying to rope in the football legend to project the state\u2019s dynamism to the world through sports, tourism, investment promotion and youth outreach.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka said Telangana\u2019s Vision-2047 will be showcased during the friendly match.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The match will be part of the two-year celebrations of the Congress government. It has planned a series of programmes, beginning with the Chief Minister\u2019s visits to the districts from December 1.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The government is also making elaborate arrangements for \u2018Telangana Rising 2047 Global Summit\u2019 scheduled to be held at Bharat Future City on December 8 and 9.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The match will be part of the two-year celebrations of the Congress government. It has planned a series of programmes, beginning with the Chief Minister\u2019s visits to the districts from December 1.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
As sports and tourism are key components of the vision, Messi\u2019s visit is expected to add more significance to the grand celebrations.<\/p>\r\n\r\n