The excitement surrounding Lionel Messi’s name reverberates worldwide, and Indian soccer fans have a new reason to celebrate. The excitement surrounding Lionel Messi’s name reverberates worldwide, and Indian soccer fans have a new reason to celebrate.

Messi last played in India back in 2011 when Argentina locked horns with Venezuela in an international friendly match in Kolkata

Opposing team & venue in state will be decided soon, Kerala sports minister V. Abdurahiman said, adding that official announcement on the match will be made within two months.

Messi last played in India in 2011 when Argentina took part in an international friendly match against Venezuela. The match had ended in a goalless draw. A global football icon, L

Argentina national team, headlined by Lionel Messi, might well be headed to India next year. The development comes after Kerala Sports Minister V Abdurahiman revealed that the Kerala Government has an understanding with the Argentina Football Association (AFA) to host two games involving La Albiceleste in Kerala in 2025.

During a press conference, the Kerala minister revealed that the football match would be held entirely under the supervision of the state government. In this regard, the minister stated, "All the financial assistance for organising this high-profile football event will be provided by the merchants of the state.

World Cup-winning Argentinian football team led by iconic Lionel Messi will play in Kochi next year, Kerala State Sports Minister V Abdurahiman announced on Wednesday.

During a press conference in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala's sports minister stated that the match would be organised under the complete supervision of the state government

Kerala Sports Minister V Abdurahiman has confirmed that Lionel Messi led Argentina team will visit India next year.