Hyderabad, Dec. 13 -- The Saturday evening at Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium belonged to football's living legend, Lionel Messi. After a chaotic start in Kolkata earlier in the day, the Hyderabad leg of the GOAT Tour of India delivered exactly what fans had been dreaming of: Messi on the field, live and in full flow.

As the stadium filled with families, children, and die-hard football enthusiasts, the excitement was palpable. And when Messi stepped onto the pitch, accompanied by his Inter Miami teammates Rodrigo De Paul and Luis Suarez, the crowd erupted in cheers. Adding a special political touch to the event, Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi was also present and greeted Messi warmly. In a memorable gesture, Mess...