Lionel Messi and Argentina to Play Exhibition Matches in India and Singapore

The Argentine Football Association confirms a one-year partnership with HSBC, bringing Messi and the national team to Kerala in October 2025 and Singapore in early 2026.

• The Argentine national football team, including Lionel Messi, will play two exhibition matches in Kerala, India, in October 2025.
• A third exhibition match is scheduled to take place in Singapore in the first quarter of 2026.
• These matches are part of a one-year partnership between the Argentine Football Association (AFA) and HSBC, aimed at expanding AFA's global presence in Asia.
• HSBC will hold branding and activation rights across India and Singapore, offering exclusive perks such as tickets, fan experiences, and meet-and-greet opportunities for its customers.
• AFA President Claudio Fabian Tapia described the partnership as a milestone in the organization's international expansion strategy ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

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