Argentina nationwide soccer crew, led by Lionel Messi, will go to India in October 2025.© AFP
The Argentina nationwide soccer crew, led by Lionel Messi, will go to India in October 2025 for a world exhibition match, the Argentine Football Association (AFA) made the announcement on Wednesday. This go to comes as a part of Argentina’s world outreach efforts forward of the 2026 World Cup qualification ultimate matches. AFA President Claudio Fabian Tapia hailed the initiative as a milestone in Argentina’s worldwide progress. “A brand new milestone has been achieved for the growth of our crew, opening new alternatives in each India and Singapore. We stay up for consolidating our presence in a number of areas as we progress in 2025 and 2026,” Tapia mentioned.
The affiliation has been actively engaged on constructing its presence in India since 2021, recognizing the nation’s ardour for soccer. Leandro Petersen, AFA’s Chief Commercial and Marketing Officer, emphasised that the initiative aligns with their long-term technique of increasing into key areas globally.
“This is a brand new step in AFA’s world growth. Since 2021, we’ve got recognized key alternatives in India and have constructed a powerful reference to the native soccer neighborhood. Our objective is to proceed strengthening these relationships whereas bringing the very best of Argentine soccer to followers,” Petersen acknowledged.
Messi beforehand visited India in 2011 when Argentina performed a World Cup qualifier towards Venezuela in Kolkata. Argentina gained that match 1-0 at Salt Lake Stadium.
Sandeep Batra, Head International Wealth and Premier Banking HSBC India, mentioned, “As we be part of forces with one of the revered groups on the planet of soccer, we stay up for creating unforgettable experiences for followers and clients alike, and supporting the Argentine crew of their journey in the direction of the World Cup 2026.”
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