HYDERABAD: The city is in full Messi mania ahead of the football icon's arrival on Saturday, with fans across the city preparing celebrations of their own, inside and outside the Uppal Stadium. While thousands will pack the stands, many others who missed out on tickets are turning their terraces and living rooms into mini stadiums. With prices proving too steep for several fans, private screenings have become the go-to plan. "I've been a Messi fan since childhood, but the ticket prices were way out of my budget," said techie Shubhan Jay, who is hosting a terrace watch party with a projector and snacks. "Watching Messi, even from home, is still special." But for many die-hard supporters, no price is too high. Yemme Preetham Reddy, a 23-year-old student and footballer from Nellor
Match day mania: Hyderabad gears up for Messi arrival; 3k police, 450 CCTV cams deployed
The Times of India1 hrs ago
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