Messi's trip to India will arrive in Hyderabad on Saturday, becoming the most high-profile sports event in the city this year. The organizers of the "GOAT Tour India" announced that the cost to take a photo with Argentine star Messi will be 995,000 rupees, with only 100 exclusive spots available. This high-end meet-and-greet will be held at the famous Falaknuma Palace.
Messi is scheduled to arrive in Hyderabad at 4 pm on December 13, and then head to the G.M.C. Balayogi Athletic Stadium to participate in a three-hour grand event, which is expected to start at 7 pm. Messi's World Cup-winning teammate Rodrigo De Paul and long-term partner Luis Suárez will also appear together. One of the highlights of the event will be a football training camp hosted by Messi. As a UNICEF ambassador, Messi will personally guide children together with De Paul and Suárez, and participate in a special penalty shootout session. At the end of the event, Messi will be honored by the Chief Minister of Telangana.
Messi's trip to India will cover four major cities: Kolkata, Hyderabad, Mumbai and Delhi, providing fans across the country with a rare opportunity to get up close and personal with the football legend.
