A high-profile friendly exhibition football match was held at Uppal Stadium in Hyderabad under the banner of the GOAT Cup, drawing enthusiastic response from fans. The contest between Singareni RR and Aparna Messi remained engaging throughout, keeping the packed stadium captivated.
Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy entered the field in the 18th minute and scored soon after, triggering loud applause and cheers across the stadium. His goal added to the excitement and heightened the atmosphere at the venue.
A celebration of football, leadership & flawless hosting! GOAT #Messi𓃵 vs CM #RevanthReddy match lit up RGI Uppal Stadium. Amid the backdrop of #Kolkata event chaos, #Hyderabad stood out with elaborate security and seamless arrangements, welcoming #RahulGandhi and other… pic.twitter.com/h9SXyQq06x
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Lionel Messi later joined the match and played briefly alongside CM Revanth Reddy. The football legend went on to score two goals, much to the delight of the spectators, further elevating the energy of the exhibition game.
After the match, Messi posed for photographs with fellow players and fans. In a special gesture, he also kicked footballs into the stands for supporters before exiting the field, bringing the event to a memorable close.