Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala government on Wednesday revealed that the Lionel Messi-led Argentina football team will visit the state next year for two international friendly matches.
State Sports Minister V Abdurahiman
While addressing reporters in Thiruvananthapuram, State Sports Minister V Abdurahiman said that the world-renowned team would play two friendly matches in Kerala, with the event being conducted under the complete supervision of the state government.
Venues & Opponents
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While replying to a media query, Abdurahiman said the venue and the opponent team would be decided later.
The minister revealed that he had recently visited Spain to hold discussions with representatives of the Argentina officials and to extend an official invitation for their visit to the state.
According to the minister, the proposed match would take be played next year, but the scheduled would be announced by the Argentina Football Association (AFA) in accordance with their procedures.
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Messi's last India Visit
World champion Messi visited India in 2011 when Argentina played an international friendly match against Venezuela at Salt Lake stadium in Kolkata. The match had ended in a goalless draw. (With Agency Inputs)
