Lionel Messi’s visit to India for Argentina’s friendly match in Kerala is suddenly in doubt. There has been a recent update from Argentine sports outlet TYC Sports suggests that Lionel Scaloni’s World-Cup winning squad may change and revise its plans for the international break in November.
“The scheduled tour of the Argentine National Team for November could undergo modifications: the first match will be against Angola in the African country, and the second, which was initially planned in India, could also be moved to Africa, with Morocco as a possible opponent,” TyC Sports reported.
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This update comes shortly after the Argentina Football Association (AFA) has officially confirmed friendlies in Luanda (Angola) and Kochi, Kerala during the FIFA International window.
Preparations have already started in Kerala to welcome Messi and the team. On October 7, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan also chaired a high-level planning meeting to oversee the arrangements at Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium, Kochi – the proposed venue for the events.
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The change has left many fans in Kerala extremely disappointed and anxious. The opportunity to see Lionel Messi and his teammates play on Indian soil felt like a once in a lifetime opportunity.
Messi is still expected to feature in the upcoming GOAT Tour of 2025 which will take place from December 13-15 and the iconic footballer will be visiting Mumbai, Kolkata, Ahmedabad and New Delhi.
