Lionel Messi, one of the world's greatest footballers, and his team Argentina are set to visit India. The Argentine Football Association has officially confirmed this. This is nothing short of a grand celebration for Indians and football lovers.
Sports News: The Argentina National Football Team, led by Lionel Messi, one of the world's greatest football players, is coming to play in India in November 2025. This news has sent a wave of excitement among Indian football fans. Now, there is no need to go abroad to see Lionel Messi and his team up close.
The Argentine Football Association confirmed in a press release that their team will play two FIFA friendly matches in 2025. The first match will be in the United States in October, while the second match will be held in Kerala, India, in November. Both matches will be captained by Lionel Messi himself. However, the opponent against whom the Argentina team will play in India is yet to be announced.
Match Likely to be Held in Kerala
According to sources, Argentina's match in India could be played at the Greenfield Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram. This stadium has the capacity to accommodate a large number of spectators and is considered a suitable venue for international football matches. The Kerala state government and local football enthusiasts have expressed eagerness for this tour.
State Sports Minister V. Abdurahiman had expressed his delight at the possibility of this tour last November and said that it would be a great opportunity to popularize football in India.
Argentina and India's Cooperation in the World Cup
Under the captaincy of Lionel Messi, Argentina won the FIFA World Cup 2022 title. During that time, Indians, especially the state of Kerala, fully supported the Argentina team. This support reached the Argentina team officials, and they appreciated this initiative of India. A detailed discussion on this issue also took place between the Kerala Sports Minister and Leandro Petersen, Chief Commercial and Marketing Officer of the Argentine Football Association. They discussed the potential match venue and the outline of the event during the India tour.
The Argentina team's visit to India is nothing short of a festival for football lovers. This opportunity will be highly inspiring for football fans across the country, especially young players and children. Experts say that this tour will further increase the popularity of football in India. Young players can learn techniques, playing styles, and strategies from the Argentina team.
The Argentine Football Association has stated that the match in India could be held between November 10 and 18, 2025. However, the final date and time will be announced later.
