Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:46pm on 16 Oct 2025,Thursday Sports
Lionel Messi’s much-awaited international friendly in Kerala may be cancelled, according to reports from Argentine media. The match, set for November 17 in Kochi, was expected to be Messi’s first game in India. However, journalists like Gaston Edul suggest the plan may have “fallen through,” with Argentina likely to play in Africa instead. TyC Sports also reported that logistics and player workload could force a schedule change. Organisers in Kerala, however, have denied the rumours, saying all approvals are complete and the match will go ahead as planned. Fans across Kerala remain hopeful for Messi’s arrival. (PC: India Today)
