Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy paid a heartfelt farewell to Argentine football legend Lionel Messi, recalling his memorable interaction with the star on a football turf in Hyderabad.

In a message, Revanth Reddy praised Messi for his extraordinary contribution to football, saying, “Dear Messi, you have enthralled, entertained, energised and inspired the entire football world.”

The Chief Minister described it as a great privilege to have shared a few moments with Messi on the football turf in Hyderabad. Calling Messi the “GOAT” (Greatest of All Time), Revanth Reddy said football would not be the same without the legendary player.

“Farewell and keep inspiring,” he said, praising Messi for inspiring generations of football fans across the world.