Lionel Messi to skip Kerala go to? Event sponsor drops bombshell replace: 'Reports of Argentina not coming are

Updated on: Oct 14, 2025 03:45 pm IST

According to studies, Lionel Messi and the Argentine nationwide workforce would possibly change their November schedule.

There are query marks on Argentina’s go to to Kerala in November for a pleasant match. According to TyC Sports, Lionel Messi and the Argentine nationwide workforce would possibly change their November schedule and journey to Africa for his or her match, as an alternative of coming to India. The report mentioned, “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.”

Lionel Messi in motion for Argentina.(AFP)

However, in keeping with the organisers, Messi will come to Kerala for a pleasant match. Speaking to The Quint, an official of Reporter Broadcasting Company, the occasion sponsor, said, “The reports of Argentina not coming to Kerala are totally fake. Argentina’s match will go ahead as planned. They will play against Australia on 17 November, at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. We have confirmation from the Argentina Football Association (AFA).”

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“Yes, Lionel Messi will be coming to Kerala. We are in contact with the Argentina Football Association, and they have confirmed the same. In fact, we have also announced the travelling Argentina squad. Lionel Messi has been named as the captain, so definitely he will come,” he added.

Messi may also go to the nation in December, and can journey to Kolkata, Delhi and Mumbai. Meanwhile, earlier Messi had confirmed his India go to. In a social media assertion, he mentioned, “It is such an honour for me to make this trip. India is a very special country, and I have good memories from my time there 14 years ago — the fans were fantastic.”

“India is a passionate football nation, and I look forward to meeting a new generation of fans while sharing the love I have for this beautiful game.”

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