Hyderabad, Dec.7 (RAHNUMA): Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka said the very mention of a match featuring world-renowned football player Lionel Messi excites football lovers, and thousands of fans from all corners of the country will be arriving at Uppal Stadium on December 13 for the match.
He stated that celebrations of the Telangana Rising Global Summit have already begun across the state and the Chief Minister Revanth Reddy is touring the districts.
Bhatti Vikramarka said Lionel Messi enjoys massive global popularity and receives special security worldwide.
In view of the friendly match between Lionel Messi and Chief Minister Revanth Reddy’s team, Bhatti Vikramarka, along with Minister Sridhar Babu, visited the stadium on Sunday and reviewed security arrangements for the event. Speaking on the occasion, he stated that Lionel Messi himself has shown interest in participating in the Telangana Rising festivities. Considering the arrival of thousands of football fans from across the country, Bhatti Vikramarka appealed to spectators to reach the stadium ahead of the scheduled time and take their seats early, keeping security and convenience in mind.
He said all necessary facilities have been arranged for football lovers attending the Lionel Messi friendly match. In the backdrop of the Global Summit, globally renowned personalities, heads of major organisations, and CEOs are visiting Hyderabad.
Bhatti Vikramarka explained that the Rachakonda and Hyderabad Police Commissioners are giving special attention to security arrangements for the match. Police and HCA officials briefed the Deputy Chief Minister on the preparations underway at the stadium.
Bhatti Vikramarka also reviewed the routes designated for the arrival and departure of star player Messi, as well as for the Chief Minister, ministers, and other VIPs. He inquired with officials about the expected number of spectators, the number of entry gates arranged for smooth movement, parking facilities, and transport support being provided for football fans through Metro Rail and RTC services.
Additional DGP Vijay Kumar, Rachakonda CP Sudheer Babu, Congress leaders Rohan Reddy, Shiva Sain Reddy, and others were present.
