Football legend Lionel Messi will be in Hyderabad on Saturday, staying at the Taj Falaknuma Palace perched atop a hill overlooking the city.

In a video posted by Congress' official X account, Lionel Messi was seen kicking the ball into the crowd, with Telangana CM Revanth Reddy also doing the same. Messi was also seen interacting with Rahul Gandhi, marking another major crossover between Argentine football and Indian politics. Lionel Messi Plays Football With Telangana CM Revanth Reddy in Hyderabad, Gifts His Iconic Number 10 Argentina Jersey to Rahul Gandhi (See Pics and Videos).