Argentina-Kochi friendly postponed; Messi won’t visit Kerala
The Argentina national team was scheduled to face a top international opponent in a friendly match in Kochi, creating excitement among fans eager to see the stars, including Messi.
Kochi: Football fans in Kerala were left disappointed on Saturday as the event sponsor announced that the Argentina national team and superstar Lionel Messi will not be visiting the state next month. The friendly match, originally scheduled for November 17 in Kochi, had generated widespread excitement among fans eager to see one of the world’s greatest players in action.
Earlier, Anto Augustine, the sponsor of the proposed match, in collaboration with the state sports department, had confirmed that Messi would lead the Argentina squad in a high-profile friendly against a top international side. The announcement had sparked a buzz across Kerala, with tickets selling fast and fans eagerly planning to witness the football spectacle.
However, Augustine shared an update on his Facebook page, revealing that the match would not take place next month as planned. He stated that the game has been postponed to the next international window, with the exact date to be announced soon.
Officials from the office of Kerala Sports Minister V Abdurahiman confirmed that they have not yet received any official communication regarding the postponement. While the rescheduling is disappointing for fans, Augustine reassured that the event will still happen, just at a later date when the Argentina team is available.
The Argentina squad had been expected to play a top international side in Kochi, promising an electrifying display of world-class football. While fans will have to wait a little longer, anticipation remains high for the rescheduled match, and the hope is that when it finally takes place, Messi and his teammates will bring the same excitement and skill to Kerala as originally promised.