Football fans, are you ready to witness the ‘G.O.A.T.’ Lionel Messi in action in India? Kerela is set to host a friendly match in 2025 where the football legend is set to play in the game. Now, that’s something you can list on your next year’s bucket list to experience in life.
Watching Messi live in action from the stands is on several wish lists in India. Now, you are finally getting the opportunity to experience this dream. On Wednesday, V. Abdurahiman, the Sports Minister of Kerala, announced this news through a press conference in Thiruvananthapuram.
He expressed his pride in hosting this historic match in his home state under the supervision of the Kerela Government. Adding further, he said, “All the financial assistance for organizing this high-profile football event will be provided by the merchants of the state.”
Messi has previously played in India in 2011 in a friendly match against Venezuela in Kolkata’s Salt Lake Stadium. Although the match between Argentina and Venezuela ended in a goalless draw, this event still left a mark in the minds of football fans, especially those who witnessed the game live from the stands.
Now, Kerela is set to witness the Argentinian legend play on its home ground among his Indian admirers. Kerela has witnessed a craze for the player for several years; however, this global football icon’s win in the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar sealed his place in the hearts of football fans.
Messi recently moved to Inter Miami in the USA after his contract with the Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) ended in 2023. Now, the Northern American team is set to enjoy his presence on their team for two and a half years. Since joining Inter Miami, the club’s revenue has almost doubled, and understandably so because the eight-time Ballon d’Or winners have ticked every box to become the best football player in history.
