Rs 10,00,000 For Selfie With Messi In India; Shocked Fans Say, ‘Yeah No, AI Will Do The Job’

Lionel Messi is expected to arrive in Hyderabad on Saturday (December 13), marking the city’s biggest sporting event of the year. The moment the news surfaced online, excitement among Indian fans skyrocketed. But there’s a catch — meeting the football legend comes at an eye-watering price.According to a Times of India report, the organisers of The GOAT India Tour have revealed that a single photograph with Messi will cost Rs 9.95 lakh plus GST, with only 100 exclusive slots available. The premium meet-and-greet will take place at the luxurious Falaknuma Palace, and bookings have already begun on the District app.Naturally, the internet has exploded with reactions. From hilarious memes to disappointed comments, social media is filled with fans expressing

everything from heartbreak to humour. Many joked that it would be cheaper to simply “use AI and make a picture with Messi,” while others lamented, “This is so unfair.”Check out the posts here -

Messi’s itinerary includes landing in Hyderabad at 4 PM and heading straight to Uppal Stadium for a grand three-hour event starting at 7 PM. He will be accompanied by World Cup–winning teammate Rodrigo De Paul and long-time strike partner Luis Suárez, making the evening even more star-studded.The programme will kick off with a 20-minute exhibition game between Singareni RR-9 and Aparna Messi All Stars. Fifteen children — including ten talented youngsters who have never received formal training — will get the opportunity to participate. Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy is also expected to join the final five minutes of the match.Messi’s India tour will take him to four major cities — Kolkata, Hyderabad, Mumbai and Delhi — giving fans nationwide a rare opportunity to witness one of football’s greatest legends in person.