HYDERABAD: If plans fall into place, Hyderabad may witness an unexpected sporting moment in December: Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy sharing the football pitch with Lionel Messi.

TPCC president B Mahesh Kumar Goud hinted that the chief minister could feature in a friendly match during Messi’s “GOAT India Tour 2025”, a suggestion that sent football fans into delirium as they hoped to witness the legend taking the field.

At the valedictory of the All India Open Championship-2025 President’s Cup, organised by the Karate Federation of Shotokan India in Saroornagar, Mahesh said Messi’s visit “could open the door for a match involving the chief minister, if arrangements come together.” Revanth’s long-standing interest in football gives the TPCC chief’s hints a degree of plausibility.

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