Overview

• Argentina’s November 10–18 FIFA window now includes friendlies in Luanda, Angola and Kerala, with opponents yet to be determined.
• Whether Lionel Messi will travel or play has not been confirmed by the AFA or organizers.
• Indian outlets report Greenfield Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram as the Kerala venue, though a formal venue announcement is still pending.
• Kerala’s sports minister says preparations are underway with required approvals, with Reporter Broadcasting Company cited as the event sponsor under a December 20, 2024 agreement.
• The confirmation follows prior public disputes and uncertainty over contracts and dates, while reports of a separate Messi four‑city India tour in December remain distinct from the team’s November fixtures.