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Messi And Argentina Set to Thrill Indian Fans With Kerala Exhibition Match In This October

Messi first played in India in September 2011, when Argentina defeated Venezuela 1-0 in a World Cup qualifier at Kolkata바카라s Salt Lake Stadium

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Lionel Messi hoists the World Cup trophy aloft Photo: AP
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Indian football fans are in for a historic moment as Lionel Messi and the Argentina national team will visit India in October 2025 for an international exhibition match in Kerala. This marks Messi바카라s much-awaited return to the country, 14 years after his first visit. (More Football News)

The announcement follows Kerala Sports Minister V. Abdurahiman바카라s earlier confirmation of Argentina바카라s plan to play two friendly matches in Kochi. HSBC India, now an official partner of the Argentine Football Association (AFA), officially confirmed the October fixture on Wednesday as part of a broader collaboration to promote football in India.

바카라Under this partnership, the Argentina national football team, including legendary player Lionel Messi, will visit India for an international exhibition match in October 2025,바카라 HSBC India said in a statement.

AFA President Claudio Fabian Tapia lauded the partnership as a major step in Argentina바카라s international expansion. 바카라This agreement looks after our team, and we look forward to consolidating it across multiple regions in 2025 and 2026,바카라 Tapia said.

Messi first played in India in September 2011, when Argentina defeated Venezuela 1-0 in a World Cup qualifier at Kolkata바카라s Salt Lake Stadium. His return promises to be a momentous occasion for Indian football lovers.

Sandeep Batra, Head of International Wealth and Premier Banking at HSBC India, shared his enthusiasm for the collaboration, emphasizing that the partnership will create 바카라unforgettable experiences바카라 for fans.

With the football-crazy state of Kerala set to host the match, anticipation is already at an all-time high. Further details, including ticketing and the opponent, are expected to be announced soon.

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