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AFA Confirms Argentina Friendly in Kerala This November

The federation’s schedule ends weeks of uncertainty over the India date, with the opponent and Lionel Messi’s participation still unannounced.

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Lionel Messi reacts during a match.

Overview

  • Argentina’s governing body listed two remaining 2025 windows: matches in the United States in October and friendlies in Luanda and Kerala between November 10 and 18.
  • Kerala’s opponent is yet to be named, with the AFA specifying that all November rivals remain to be determined.
  • Indian outlets report Thiruvananthapuram’s Greenfield Stadium as the likely host, though the venue has not been formally confirmed by the AFA.
  • Messi’s presence for the Kerala friendly has not been confirmed, while separate reports describe a stand‑alone four‑city India tour for him in December 2025.
  • The confirmation follows public disputes over contracts and scheduling involving AFA officials, Kerala’s sports ministry, and sponsor Reporter Broadcasting Company, which signed an agreement with the AFA on December 20, 2024.