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November 20, 2024
Argentina is coming to India, will play two international matches!
The Argentine team’s popularity is soaring after they won the World Cup in Qatar. However, Lionel Messi’s supporters are dispersed over the subcontinent. The fervor for Messi never goes away. The three-time world champions will be visiting India, which is good news for Indian fans. The Albiceleste are eager to visit one of the world’s most populous nations after nearly 14 years. It’s likely that Leo’s club will play two games there as well. As stated by India Today.
The World Cup-winning Argentine football team will visit Kerala to play next year, V. Abdurrahman, the state’s sports minister, told the media on Wednesday, November 20. Messi will be on that squad as well. He added that preliminary discussions have been undertaken with the Argentine football association (AFA) and the country’s administration. The entire cost will be covered by the Kerala government.
He added that they spoke with the Argentine Football Association while they were in Spain. An exhibition match may be held in September or October next year. As of right now, Kochi is the known location for the match. because about 60,000 people can fit in the stadium. Additionally, it is reported that FIFA representatives would travel to Kerala for this game.
According to rumors, Messi might visit Kolkata in July in addition to Kerala. He performed at the city of Kolkata in 2011.
It is noteworthy that at Kolkata’s Salt Lake Stadium (Yuba Bharati Krirangan), Leo enthralled audiences with the magic of his feet. For a long time, sports promoter Shatdru Dutta has been working to get Messi to Kolkata. In 2023, he brought Emiliano Martinez, a World Cup-winning goalie, to Kolkata. Leo’s visit to Dhaka coincided with his 2011 trip to Kolkata. Argentina and Nigeria were playing an international friendly match in Dhaka at the time.
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