Archive · 7 Jun 2025
Messi's Argentina to Visit Kerala, Confirms Minister
The Kerala Sports Minister said Lionel Messi and the Argentina national football team will visit Kerala for a friendly match.
This comes after some media reports questioned the visit.
The sponsor has now paid the match fee, and the match is planned for October or November.
The government will provide security and accommodation.
The sponsor and the team will announce the exact date and details together.
The proposed match might be held at the Greenfield Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram.
Kerala Sports Minister confirms Lionel Messi and Argentina's visit.
The sponsor, Reporter Broadcasting Company, has paid the match fee.
The match is likely in October-November, per FIFA window.
The government will provide security and accommodation for the team.
Exact date and details to be announced by sponsor and team management.
- Who
- Lionel Messi and the Argentina national football team, Kerala government and Reporter Broadcasting Company.
- What
- Argentina national football team to play a friendly match.
- When
- Likely in October-November.
- Where
- Kerala, India, likely at Greenfield Stadium.
- Why
- To instill fresh hopes in the state sports sector.
Earlier Concerns
Current Confirmation
Previous Doubts
Earlier Concerns
Some media reported Argentina cancelled the visit due to contract breaches.
Current Confirmation
The Sports Minister and sponsor rejected these reports and confirmed the visit.
- Team
- Lionel Messi and Argentina National Team
- Location
- Kerala, India
- Likely Timeframe
- October-November
- Sponsor
- Reporter Broadcasting Company
- Possible Venue
- Greenfield Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram
- Kerala Sports Minister
- V Abdurahiman
