Messi is expected to reach the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium at around 7:45 PM IST, where Hyderabad will host the Argentine legend for the marquee event of the day. The city is set to witness Messi in action later on Saturday evening as part of a special football exhibition and entertainment program.

Lionel Messi’s Kolkata leg of the GOAT India Tour ended in chaos as frustrated fans rioted at Salt Lake Stadium after his brief appearance. Shah Rukh Khan and Sourav Ganguly were announced for the event,

Lionel Messi’s GOAT Tour stop in Kolkata descended into chaos as overcrowding, security breaches, and pitch invasions left the Argentina icon "visibly uncomfortable" before he exited the Salt Lake Stadium after less than 20 minutes.

The actor tweeted, “This time round not planning my Knight in Kolkata…. and hoping the day Ride is completely ‘Messi’. See you guys on the 13th at the Salt Lake Stadium.”

The 'City of Joy' is gripped by the Messi fever. The Argentina captain has reached India with Rodrigo De Paul and Luis Suarez. Follow this space for all the latest updates