Lionel Messi is set to return to India in 2025 for an international match in Kerala. The state government, supported by local merchants, will manage the event.

With a huge international fan following, Lionel Messi is generally considered to be one of the best football players of all time. He is revered in India, and this was especially true during Argentina's successful 2022 World Cup campaign.

In an exciting news for football lovers from India, Kerala is all set to host the Argentina football team next year for an international match. The tie will also feature talismanic footballer and 2022 World Cup-winner Lionel Messi. The development was confirmed by Kerala Sports Minister V Abdurahiman during a press conference on Wednesday.

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

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

Lionel Messi visited India for the first time in 2011 when Argentina played an exhibition match against Venezuela at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata.

Kerala Sports Minister V. Abdurahiman revealed that the Argentina football team, including legendary player Lionel Messi, will visit Kerala next year (2025) for an international match.

Lionel Messi and the Argentinian national football team will play an international match in Kerala next year. The state government will organise the event, with funding from local businesses. This announcement comes after Argentina's 1-0 victory against Peru in a World Cup qualifier,

Kerala Sports Minister V Abdurahiman on Wednesday revealed that the Argentina football team, including legendary player Lionel Messi, will visit the state next year for an international match. Addressing a press conference in Thiruvananthapuram,

The Argentina national football team, including Lionel Messi, will visit Kerala next year for an international match, following an agreement between the Kerala government and the Argentine Football Association.