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Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy: Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Saturday, met Argentine football legend Lionel Messi in Hyderabad and was presented the GOATED No. 10 jersey by the World Cup winner. Gandhi met Messi, who is visiting India as part of the GOAT Tour, and spent time with him.

He later put out an Instagram story from his official handle, hailing the Argentine, considered one of the greatest footballers of recent times.

"Viva Football With the GOAT @leomessi," wrote Gandhi in his message, which was accompanied by a video showing visuals from his meeting with the Argentine superstar. The video shows Gandhi posing for pictures with Messi, walking with the former Barcelona and PSG star, and talking to him as Messi waved to his fans.