Lionel Messi's visit to India confirmed, Argentina will play friendly match in Kerala, see schedule

Football mania is set to soar in cricket-mad nation India. The tour schedule of Argentina national football team to feature in a friendly match in India under the leadership of great footballer Lionel Messi has been scheduled. Argentina, led by Messi, will come to Kerala in November this year to feature in a friendly match. State Sports Minister V. Abdurahiman provided this news through his social media handle.

The Sports Minister said that the Argentine Football Association (AFA) has confirmed the arrival of the Argentine team to Kerala and play a friendly match through an official mail. The news of Messi's arrival in India has filled the football lovers in India with enthusiasm and excitement. There is a great craze for the South American football team in Kerala. Messi and the Argentina football team enjoy immense popularity here. Now, the state is preparing for what many are calling a 'dream come true' moment. After winning the 2022 FIFA World Cup, Argentina football had given special thanks to Kerala football fans in a social media post.

The Kerala Football Association (KFA), in collaboration with the All India Football Federation (AIFF), is working on the final preparations, including the selection of the venue. The match could take place at the Greenfield Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram.