Mumbai (Pakistan News Online) In a country where cricket dominates the hearts of millions, football is steadily gaining popularity, and now Indian football fans have a reason to rejoice because Lionel Messi set to play match in india.
When it comes to the world of football, two names stand out universally – Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo and Argentina’s Lionel Messi. Fans across the globe dream of witnessing these legends play live, and for Indian fans, that dream is about to come true.
According to Indian media reports, Argentine football legend Lionel Messi is set to play an international match in India next year.
Kerala’s Sports Minister revealed on Wednesday that the Argentina national football team, including Messi, will participate in an international match in the southern state. He announced during a press conference that the match will be organized entirely under the supervision of the state government, with all financial costs covered by local sponsors.
Notably, this won’t be Messi’s first visit to India. In 2011, Argentina played a friendly match against Venezuela in Kolkata, which ended in a goalless draw.
The announcement has generated immense excitement among Indian football fans, marking a historic moment for the sport in the country.