KOCHI: Argentina superstar Lionel Messi and his team are likely to come to Kerala in November. However, a final decision has not yet been taken on where Messi will play. It is hinted that the Argentina team may play at the Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium in Kochi. Reports say the government is considering this. There were reports earlier that Messi will play in Thiruvananthapuram. The Men's Under-17 World Cup was held here in 2017.

The Argentina Football Association (AFA) had earlier informed that their football team will arrive in Kerala in November. The AFA has released information that the team is playing not only in Kerala but also in Angola. This will be from November 10 to 18. The Argentina team will play in the United States next month. The AFA clarified about the team's matches via social media. Although Kariyavattom Greenfield Stadium was initially selected, reports say the venue is being shifted to Kochi as arrangements for cricket practice are being made here. It is not yet clear which team will play against Argentina.