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Lionel Messi to play in India after 14 years, confirms Kerala Sports Minister

Thiruvananthapuram: There is a piece of exciting news that is bound to electrify football fans across the nation! One of the greatest football players of all time, Argentina’s legendary Lionel Messi, is set to visit India next year. Messi will grace the football fields of Kerala in 2025 for an international match, marking a historic return to India after 14 long years. Lionel Messi, will visit Kerala next year in 2025 for an international match.

This has been confirmed by Kerala Sports Minister during a press conference in Thiruvananthapuram. Kerala Sports minister while confirming a match said that the match would be held entirely under the supervision of the state government.

“All the financial assistance for organising this high-profile football event will be provided by the merchants of the state,” the minister said, expressing confidence in Kerala’s ability to host the historic occasion.

It is after 14 years Messi will play in India. Messi last played in India in 2011 when Argentina took part in an international friendly match against Venezuela.
Since then, Indian fans, especially in Kerala—a hotspot for football fever—have been eagerly awaiting his return. Messi’s global stardom transcends cricket-dominated India, and this visit is set to be a historic moment for Indian football.”

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