Monday , December 23 2024

Lionel Messi will return to India after 14 years, friendly match will be held with Argentina

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The world’s leading footballer Lionel Messi of Argentina will once again come to India after a long gap of 14 years. Messi played a football match in Kolkata in 2011. The match was played between Argentina and Venezuela in Salt Lake. 2022 FIFA World Cup champion Argentina team is going to play a match in India.

This information was given to Kerala Sports Minister Abdurahima. He said that the entire match will be played under the supervision of the state government. Financial support will also be provided by the corporate houses of the state for this high-profile football event. He expressed confidence in Kerala’s ability to host this historic event.

Messi came to India for an international friendly in 2011 and the match ended in a 0-0 draw. Football icon Messi has many Indian fans and has a huge following in Kerala too. Messi’s recent association with Major League Soccer team Inter Miami has increased his fan base in North America by millions. Even in India, his supporters watch Messi’s matches till late night. Messi has further cemented his legacy in the game after making Argentina the World Cup champions in 2022. He is playing a key role for Argentina in the upcoming World Cup qualifiers in Los Angeles. He is also not giving any indication of retiring from international football. Messi and his traditional rival Cristiano Ronaldo are also hinting at the possibility of playing in another FIFA World Cup in the future.