Football legend Lionel Messi will visit India next month as part of his GOAT Tour. His updated schedule includes Hyderabad, where he will arrive on December 13.
The buzz on social media began after Telangana CMO announced plans to invite Messi as the global ambassador for Brand Telangana under the #TelanganaRising campaign.
Reactions online are mixed. Some believe an Indian or local sportsperson should represent the state, while others see it as a bold and strategic move by the government.
During his India tour, Messi will visit Ahmedabad, Kolkata, Mumbai, Delhi, and now Hyderabad. The trip will conclude with a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Messi said he’s happy to return to India after 14 years. If he accepts Telangana’s proposal, it will be a major win for Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, who is known to be a football enthusiast himself.
