Argentina national football team likely to visit Kerala next year; crucial announcement to be made tomorrow

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Argentina's national football team is coming to Kerala, much to the excitement of football fans in Kerala. The team is likely to visit Kerala next year. It is indicated that the Argentina Football Association has given its nod for the visit to Kerala. Kerala Sports Minister V Abdurahiman will make a crucial announcement in this regard at a press conference tomorrow. Meanwhile, football fans are anxious to know if legendary footballer Lionel Messi will also travel with the team to Kerala. It is said that the Argentina Football Association will make the final call on the matter.

According to sources, the Argentina team is likely to play two matches in Kerala. A frontline team in Asia is likely to face the Argentine national team. The state government is trying to secure sponsorship deals to cover the significant costs associated with hosting the matches. It is reported that an agreement has been reached regarding the sponsors. An announcement regarding this will also be made in the press conference tomorrow.

Earlier, the Sports Department had sent a letter to the Argentina Football Association inviting the Argentina team to Kerala. In response, the Argentina Football Association sent an email accepting the invitation. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan had met the Argentine Ambassador in Delhi to express interest in collaborating with Argentina for the development of football in the state.