Argentina’s nationwide football team, led by legendary participant Lionel Messi, is not going to go to Kerala, State Sports Minister V. Abdurahiman mentioned on Monday (August 4, 2025).
The Minister had earlier insisted that the Messi-led Argentina aspect would go to the State as introduced by the Kerala authorities, and that the sponsor had already paid the match price for the occasion.
He instructed reporters on Monday that the international team knowledgeable them that they have been going through difficulties in visiting the State in October this yr, however the sponsor responded that “we are interested only in a visit in the month of October.”
Mr. Abdurahiman had earlier mentioned the team was extra prone to are available October or November this yr, and that they might be handled as State company, with their safety, lodging, and different amenities offered by the federal government.
