Sports Minister V Abdurrahiman said that Lionel Messi will come to Kerala next year. The minister also said that Lionel Messi will participate in the friendly match of the Argentina team. .
The minister also stated that the plan is to hold the inaugural match at the stadium in Malappuram. 2025 will also be a competition. The Minister said that the stadium in Malappuram will be fully equipped.
Will sign a long-term contract with Argentina for football training. Argentina’s team including Lionel Messi will arrive in Kerala in October 2025.
He had earlier expressed his willingness to arrive in June this year, but decided to arrive at the end of next year when monsoons hit Kerala.
Argentina has also expressed its willingness to cooperate with the goal training program run by the state government and to train 5000 children.
The possibilities of a friendly match with the Indian team and the areas of cooperation with Argentina in the development of football in Kerala were discussed in an online meeting held with the representatives of the Argentina Football Association.
Minister V. that Argentina team will be a big advantage for Kerala. Abdurrahiman had already responded.