Football icon Lionel Messi is set to make a triumphant return to India, as Argentina prepares for an international friendly in Kerala

Kerala's Sports Minister, V Abdurahiman, has officially announced that the Argentina national football team, led by global icon Lionel Messi, will visit India in 2025. During a recent press conference,

The panned football trip to Kerala for 2025 will not be Lionel Messi’s first visit to India as he was in Kolkata in 2011 when Argentina defeated Venezuela 1-0 at the Salt Lake Stadium.

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

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.

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,

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.