Hyderabad Set for Mega GOAT Tour Event: Nearly ₹10 Lakh for a Photo With Lionel Messi

Hyderabad is gearing up for one of its most glamorous sporting spectacles as football legend Lionel Messi arrives in the city this Saturday for the GOAT India Tour 2025. But meeting the global icon comes at an eye-watering cost — a photo opportunity with Messi is priced at ₹9.95 lakh plus GST, with only 100 exclusive slots available. Bookings are live on the District app.

The premium meet-and-greet session will take place at the luxurious Falaknuma Palace, adding a royal backdrop to the once-in-a-lifetime fan experience.

Messi’s Hyderabad Schedule

4 PM: Arrival in Hyderabad

7 PM: Stadium event at Uppal Stadium

Venue: Uppal Stadium & Falaknuma Palace

Joining Messi for the star-studded evening are:

• Rodrigo De Paul – World Cup–winning teammate
• Luis Suárez – Long-time strike partner

Their presence is expected to turn the event into a fan frenzy unlike anything Hyderabad has seen.

What’s Happening at the Stadium?

The three-hour programme features:

⭐ Exhibition Match (20 minutes)

• Between Singareni RR-9 and Aparna Messi All Stars.
• 15 children will get a chance to participate
• 10 of them are talented youngsters without access to training
• Telangana CM Revanth Reddy will join the final five minutes

⭐ Football Clinic for Kids

The key highlight is a training clinic led by Messi — also a UNICEF ambassador — along with De Paul and Suárez.

Children will receive hands-on guidance, drills, and even take part in a special penalty shootout.

⭐ Felicitation Ceremony

Messi will be honoured by the Telangana Chief Minister during the event.

⭐ Musical Concert

Organisers confirmed that the evening will also feature a live music show. No cricketers have been invited.

According to Parvathi Reddy, advisor to The GOAT Tour Hyderabad, all ticket categories for the Uppal Stadium show are available exclusively via the District app.

Messi will spend Saturday night in Hyderabad before travelling to Mumbai on Sunday.

Messi’s India Tour: Cities Covered

• Kolkata
• Hyderabad
• Mumbai
• Delhi

Fans across four metro cities will get a rare opportunity to witness one of football’s greatest icons up close.