Lionel Messi's Friendly Match in Hyderabad Sparks Online Reactions

In a recent friendly match in Hyderabad, football legend Lionel Messi showcased his skills alongside Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, who humorously struggled with passing. A viral video of the match captured Reddy's attempts, leading to a flurry of online reactions, including playful jabs from politicians and amusing comments from netizens. The event not only highlighted Messi's talent but also provided a light-hearted moment for fans, making it a memorable occasion in the world of sports.

By Narendra Chaudhary Dec 16, 2025, 15:40 IST

A Memorable Football Encounter

Hyderabad recently hosted an exciting football event featuring Argentine superstar Lionel Messi, who played a friendly match alongside Telangana's Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, showcasing his remarkable goal-scoring ability. However, it wasn't just Messi's skills that drew attention; Reddy's attempts at passing also became a topic of discussion.

A brief 20-second clip shared on social media platform X captured Reddy's two passing attempts to Messi, both of which went astray, prompting the football icon to dash across the field. The video quickly gained traction online, eliciting a variety of reactions ranging from humor to criticism and support.

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju humorously commented on the situation, stating: "It’s totally messed up! CM Revanth Reddy Ji had a golden opportunity to play with the GOAT but couldn’t manage a simple pass to Messi. He kicked the ball too far left and right, making Messi run around."

Adding to the playful banter, former Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh shared Rijiju’s tweet, humorously alluding to West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee and the chaos during Messi's visit to Kolkata's Salt Lake Stadium.

Social media users also joined in on the fun. One remarked, "The pressure of playing with the GOAT is real. Even simple passes feel monumental when Messi is on the field!"

Another user humorously noted, "Playing alongside the GOAT isn’t a walk in the park — even Messi got a cardio workout thanks to the CM!"

One more user joked, "He was just helping Leo warm up."