Brief by Shorts91 NewsDesk / 11:10am on 26 Oct 2025,Sunday Sports
The Argentine Football Association confirmed that Lionel Messi and Argentina will not travel to Kerala for a November friendly match, contrary to Sports Minister V. Abdurahiman's repeated claims. Argentina will instead train in Spain and play Angola on November 14 in Luanda before returning to South America. Delays in FIFA approval caused the postponement, with organizers suggesting March 2026 as a potential rescheduled date. AFA officials cited Kerala's failure to meet requirements and "repeated breaches" despite their delegation inspecting the venue. Australia, announced as Argentina's opponents, confirmed they'll play Venezuela and Colombia in the USA instead. However, Messi will visit India in December for his GOAT Tour.
