Lionel Messi to Play Friendly Match in Kerala This November, Confirms State Sports Minister

By A Staff Reporter

Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala is set to host one of the biggest sporting spectacles of the year, with Argentina’s national football team, led by global icon Lionel Messi, scheduled to play a friendly match in the state this November. The confirmation came from Kerala Sports Minister V. Abdurahiman on Saturday, sparking excitement among football enthusiasts across the region.

Argentina, the reigning FIFA World Cup champions, enjoy a massive fan base in Kerala, where football has long been a passion that cuts across generations. The prospect of watching Messi and his teammates play on Indian soil is expected to draw unprecedented attention and mark a historic moment for sports in the state.