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Kerala sports minister V Abdurahiman has announced Argentina will play an international match in the state next year.
Lionel Messi last visited India for an international friendly in 2011. (AP Photo)
Kerala Sports Minister V Abdurahiman on Wednesday revealed that the Argentina football team, including legendary player Lionel Messi, will visit the state next year for an international match.
Addressing a press conference here, the minister stated that the match would be conducted under the complete 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.
