Kerala’s Sports Minister, V. Abdurahiman, announced on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, that the Argentina football team, led by the iconic Lionel Messi, will visit Kerala in 2025 for an international match. This historic event will be organized under the complete supervision of the Kerala government, with the financial backing of the State’s traders.
Addressing the media, the Minister expressed confidence in Kerala’s ability to host such a prestigious match. He stated, “The world’s number one football team, Argentina, with Lionel Messi, is coming to Kerala.”
The management of the Argentina team is expected to make an official announcement soon. Representatives from the team will visit Kerala within the next one and a half months to finalize arrangements. The Kerala government, in coordination with the Argentina national team’s management, will make a joint announcement regarding the match.
While the exact date and opponent team are yet to be decided, the Minister assured that the decision to bring the team to Kerala is final. The government will oversee all aspects of the match, including security and other arrangements.
The venue is likely to be a stadium with a capacity of at least 50,000 spectators, with Kochi emerging as a strong contender. The Minister emphasized that Kerala is home to a significant portion of India’s Argentina football fans, making the State a natural choice for this momentous event.
Football enthusiasts eagerly await further details, as this marks a milestone for Kerala’s sporting history.