Lionel Messi-led world champions Argentina to visit India this October | Football News

Lionel Messi-led world champions Argentina will enthrall their tens of millions of followers in India throughout their visit in October this 12 months for a world pleasant, the Argentine Football Association (AFA) introduced on Wednesday.
Argentina clinched their third FIFA World Cup at Qatar 2022 and certified for his or her title defence within the 2026 version by beating conventional rivals Brazil 4-1, which coincided with the announcement of their India visit — a part of Argentina’s worldwide promotional actions.
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“A new milestone has been achieved for the expansion of our team, opening new opportunities in both India and Singapore. We look forward to consolidating our presence in multiple regions as we progress in 2025 and 2026,” mentioned AFA President, Claudio Fabian Tapia.
The affiliation’s Chief Commercial and Marketing Officer, Leandro Petersen, acknowledged that this endeavour types a part of their strategic imaginative and prescient to broaden their presence throughout important worldwide markets.
“This is a new step in AFA’s global expansion. Since 2021, we have identified key opportunities in India and have built a strong connection with the local football community. Our goal is to continue strengthening these relationships while bringing the best of Argentine football to fans,” Petersen acknowledged.
Before the upcoming visit in six months’ time, Messi had visited India in 2011 when Argentina performed a World Cup qualification sport towards Venezuela at Kolkata’s Salt Lake Stadium.