Lionel Messi / Now you don't need to go abroad to see Messi closely, he is coming to India to play matches

Lionel Messi: Argentine football legend Lionel Messi is counted among the best players in the world, and his fans are spread all over the world. Now there is a great news for football lovers of India. The Argentine Football Association (AFA) has confirmed that Messi and his national team will come to India in 2025 to play a friendly football match. This news is no less than a celebration for Indians and Messi fans. However, it is not yet clear which team the Argentine team will play against in India. It will be announced later.

The match will be held in Kerala in November

AFA said in a press release that the Argentine national football team will play two friendly matches in 2025. The first match will be held in the US in October 2025 (between 6 to 14), while the second match will be held in the Indian state of Kerala in November 2025 (between 10 to 18). Argentina will be captained by Lionel Messi in both the matches. The match will be held on one of these dates. It is likely that this match will be played at the iconic Greenfield Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram.

Messi thanks Kerala's support

Argentina won the 2022 FIFA World Cup title under the captaincy of Lionel Messi. During this time, football fans of India, especially Kerala, gave tremendous support to Argentina. After winning the World Cup, the Argentine team thanked the people of India, Bangladesh and especially Kerala for their immense support. Messi himself expressed his gratitude to the Indian fans through social media.

Kerala government's enthusiasm

In November last year, Kerala Sports Minister V.V. Abdurahiman welcomed the announcement of the Argentina team's tour of India. He described the event as a proud moment for Kerala. Apart from this, he also had a detailed discussion about this tour with Leandro Peterson, Chief Commercial and Marketing Officer of the Argentine Football Association. The excitement in Kerala about this tour is at its peak, and this event can play an important role in further increasing the popularity of football in the state.

Growing craze of football in India

The popularity of football in India has grown rapidly in the last few years, and the arrival of a global star like Messi in India will double the excitement. Especially in Kerala, where passion for football is already seen, this event will be historic. This match to be held at the Greenfield Stadium will be a memorable moment not only for sports lovers but for the entire country.