Messi confirms visit to Hyderabad during his ‘GOAT Tour’ in India next month

Argentine football superstar Lionel Messi has confirmed the addition of Hyderabad to his much-awaited ‘GOAT Tour to India 2025’ next month, with the capital Telangana becoming his fourth stopover in the country.

The World Cup-winning captain will be in Hyderabad after the Kolkata leg – the first of his tour. He will then travel to Mumbai and New Delhi, where he is expected to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

«Thanks for all the love from India. The GOAT tour starts in a few weeks. I’m happy to share that Hyderabad has been added to my visits to Kolkata, Mumbai and Delhi. See you soon, India!» Messi posted on his social media handles.

The decision to add Hyderabad came in the wake of the cancellation of Argentina’s proposed friendly match in Kochi, which was originally announced by Kerala Sports Minister V Abdurahiman for November 17.

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The revised plan ensured that Messi’s ‘GOAT Tour’ would cover all four corners of India: east (Kolkata), south (Hyderabad), west (Mumbai) and north (New Delhi).

Satadru Dutta, the sole organizer of the ‘GOAT Tour to India 2025’, had told PTI that Messi’s event in Hyderabad will be held at Gachibowli or Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium.

According to Dutta, a celebrity match, football clinic, felicitation and musical program would be held in Hyderabad.

Conceptualized by Dutta, the GOAT Tour will feature a mix of celebrity football matches, musical events, meet-and-greet sessions, masterclasses for children and felicitation ceremonies in four cities.

Messi will start his tour in Kolkata on December 13, followed by Hyderabad the same evening, before traveling to Mumbai on December 14 and ending in New Delhi on December 15.

Published on November 28, 2025