Lionel Messi and Thomas Müller played against each other ten times throughout their careers. The MLS Cup Final will be the 11th time the two football stars play against each other. Muller has won seven times over Messi, while the Argentine has only beaten the German star on three occasions.

Hyderabad is gearing up for a historic football match on December 13, 2025, featuring Telangana’s Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy against global superstar Lionel Messi at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium.

Each city event includes a 7v7 exhibition match, football clinics, musical concerts, and felicitation ceremonies.

The fans who are angry with Messi point out an angry interaction between the Argentine star with the NYCFC attacking midfielder Maxi Moralez. Cameras captured the moment when Messi was yelling at NYCFC star Maxi Moralez during the match. Messi was held back from avoiding a clash with Moralez.

Argentina were drawn into Group J of the FIFA World Cup 2026. With Lionel Messi's presence uncertain, many are wondering where La Albiceleste will play their games.

Lionel Messi will visit Hyderabad on December 13 for a friendly football match, which CM Revanth Reddy will kick off as part of Telangana’s second-anniversary celebrations.