Rahul Gandhi to Meet Lionel Messi During Hyderabad Visit

The calendar of activities for Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of the Opposing Party in the Lok Sabha, starts with a visit to Hyderabad on Saturday, December 13, 2025, which will coincide with his meeting with the football great Lionel Messi, who is in India for the GOAT India Tour during that period.

According to the information available, Mr. Gandhi is likely to arrive in Hyderabad from Delhi at around 2:15 PM by a private flight at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport. After that, he will go to the meeting, which is the primary reason for his visit, at the five-star hotel, Falaknuma Palace, where he will have a session with the Argentine superstar

In the evening, Rahul Gandhi is thought to be the one who will first participate in the Messi XI vs. Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy's XI match. The high-visibility game is planned for the evening and will draw considerable public and media interest. Mr. Gandhi is going to fly to New Delhi later that night.

Considering the high profile of the event, the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium has been made ready with a comprehensive security arrangement. Approximately, 3,000 police personnel will be there to guarantee the event's orderly taking place and the safety of everyone around.

On the other hand, the arrival of Lionel Messi in India has caused a huge fan frenzy. At the wee hours of Saturday, the football superstar arrived in Kolkata as part of his three-day, four-city tour. Even though it was late night and cold winter, thousands of fans came to the airport waving flags and chanting slogans just to get a glimpse of the global football icon.

Messi was taken out under very tight security and escorted to his hotel in a heavy convoy. Still, there were around people waiting to welcome him as the crowds reflected how much the football god is loved and adored all over the country.