Lionel Messi and the Argentina football team are set to visit Kerala for an international friendly next year, confirmed by the state's sports minister.

The panned football trip to Kerala for 2025 will not be Lionel Messi’s first visit to India as he was in Kolkata in 2011 when Argentina defeated Venezuela 1-0 at the Salt Lake Stadium.

The Argentina national football team, including Lionel Messi, will visit Kerala next year for an international match, following an agreement between the Kerala government and the Argentine Football Association.

The legendary footballer Lionel Messi will feature in Aregntina's football team for the two friendly matches in Kerala in 2025. The state government is expected to announce the schedule and opponents in the coming days.

Kerala is gearing up to host Argentina football team in 2025, but participation of Lionel Messi is still uncertain. Two exhibition matches and football academies are on the cards.

During a press conference in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala's sports minister stated that the match would be organised under the complete supervision of the state government

In a thrilling announcement that has captured the imagination of football fans across India, the Kerala government revealed on Wednesday that the Argentina national football team, led by the legendary Lionel Messi,

Messi, the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner, last played in India back in 2011 when Argentina locked horns with Venezuela in an international friendly match at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata which ended in a goalless draw.

Kerala Sports Minister V. Abdurahiman revealed that the Argentina football team, including legendary player Lionel Messi, will visit Kerala next year (2025) for an international match.