When was the last time Lionel Messi played in India?

Messi will once again return to India for a friendly match in national team colours.

The world is excited when Lionel Messi’s name is mentioned, and his Indian supporters have cause to celebrate this time. Argentina’s national football team, which includes the great Messi, are coming to the state for an international friendly next year, Kerala Sports Minister V. Abdurahiman recently revealed.

The scheduled game would be a landmark occasion for Indian football and is anticipated to be a spectacular event. This revelation has generated a lot of excitement among supporters because of Messi’s enormous worldwide appeal and Kerala’s rich football tradition.

The Kerala government will oversee the entire event’s planning and execution. The merchants in the state will provide the funding for the match.

In a nation where cricket frequently rules the sports landscape, this visit could be a turning point in the promotion of football.

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Kerala sports minister V. Abdurahiman expressed his excitement over hosting the Argentina team at a news conference. He declared that the administration will make all the necessary preparations to guarantee a successful event.

The minister also emphasized that local shops will provide financial support, demonstrating the state’s dedication to hosting a game of this size.

When was the last time Messi played in India?

There are a lot of ardent football fans in Kerala, and Messi is quite well-liked there. The Argentine superstar’s admiration is frequently displayed by his fan groups at events. His relationship with fans, even those who live thousands of miles away, has only grown stronger as a result of his performances over the years.

When Argentina and Venezuela played a friendly match at Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata in 2011, Lionel Messi made his first and only appearance to date in India. Even though the game finished in a goalless draw, Indian football fans will never forget it. It was a unique chance to see one of the best athletes in the world play in India.

Messi still puts up incredible performances at this point in his career. He recently tied the record for most assists in international football held by legendary American football player Landon Donovan.

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