Argentina’s Lionel Messi reacts towards Peru in the course of the South American Qualifiers for the World Cup at Estadio Mas Monumental, Buenos Aires, Argentina on November 19, 2024. — Reuters
Argentina’s nationwide workforce, together with legendary footballer Lionel Messi, is predicted to play a global match in India’s Kerala State subsequent yr, Sports activities Minister V Abdurahiman stated on Wednesday.
In accordance with Indian media, the minister said that the match could be held underneath the supervision of the state authorities.
“All the financial assistance for organising this high-profile football event will be provided by the merchants of the state. Argentina’s national team is coming here,” he stated.
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has additionally introduced the anticipated go to of Lionel Messi-led Argentina subsequent yr.
“Kerala is set to make history as FIFA World Cup champions Argentina are expected to visit next year! The dream is becoming a reality thanks to the state government’s efforts and the support of the Argentina National Football team. Let’s gear up to welcome the champions and celebrate our love for football,” Vijayan stated in a publish on social media platform X.
The final time Messi-led Argentina visited India was in 2011, when the workforce confronted Venezuela on the Salt Lake Stadium in a pleasant fixture in Kolkata. The sport led to a 0-0 draw.
The megastar has an unimaginable fan following in India, a rustic that’s extraordinarily captivated with cricket.
As for the participant’s future, he has but to hold up his boots in worldwide soccer as he continues to be a serious a part of the Argentina soccer workforce within the World Cup qualifiers for the 2028 version.
Messi will ceaselessly be remembered for profitable the 2022 FIFA World Cup title together with his workforce and finishing his stellar trophy cupboard.
