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Messi in India? Kerala sports minister’s renewed claim sparks fresh wave of skepticism

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Messi In India? Kerala Sports Minister’s Renewed Claim Sparks Fresh Wave Of Skepticism

By IANS News November 03, 2025 • 13:22 PM View: 129

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan: The Kerala government has once again stirred public excitement and controversy with Sports Minister V. Abdurahiman asserting that Argentine football legend Lionel Messi will play in India next year.

According to the minister, the state has received a new email from the Argentine Football Association (AFA) confirming that the G.O.A.T player Messi and his team will visit India in March.

“Two days ago, we received an email from the AFA team confirming their visit to Kerala in March,” Abdurahiman said.

TAGS Sports Minister Lionel Messi Argentine Football Association Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan

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