The Argentina Football Association (AFA) has confirmed that the national team will take part in a friendly match in Kerala in November. There was uncertainty over Argentina taking part in a game in Kerala previously owing to scheduling issues, with the AFA even being threatened with legal action if the tie was cancelled. However, the team has now officially confirmed that Messi’s will indeed visit India to take part in a friendly.
Argentina to play friendly in Kerala
As per the AFA’s press release, the team led b Lionel Scaloni will arrive in Kerala in November. However, it has not been confirmed if Messi would be a part of the game. Meanwhile, the legend will embark on four-city tour in December 2025.
“The Argentine national team, led by Lionel Scaloni, will have two FIFA friendlies in the remainder of 2025. The first, in October, from the 6th to the 14th, will be played in the United States (opponents and cities to be determined). The second, a FIFA friendlies in November, from the 10th to the 18th, will be played in Luanda, Angola, and Kerala, India (opponents to be determined),” the AFA said in their official statement.
Messi will tour India from December 13-15 2025. The World Cup winning captain will host a number of football-centric activities during his visit. He is expected to visit Mumbai, Kolkata, Delhi and Ahmedabad during his India tour in December. Among the rumoured events, Messi is expected to meet with India Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Ahmedabad. A cricket match featuring several legends like Sachin Tendulkar, MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma is also reportedly in the works.
Messi last visited India in 2011 when Argentina took on Venezuela. The tie between Argentina and Venezuela ended in a goalless draw.
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