The Argentina nationwide soccer crew will play two exhibition matches in Kerala subsequent yr, Kerala Sports activities Minister V. Abdul Rahiman introduced this at a press convention right here on Tuesday.
Japan and Qatar are being thought of because the probably opponents for Argentina and Lionel Messi is anticipated to be a part of the crew. The Jawaharlal Nehru stadium in Kochi would be the tentative venue although feasibility of holding matches in different cities might be mentioned, stated the Minister.
He added that the entire bills might be round âš 100 crore and might be met by means of sponsorship. The State Retailers Affiliation has come ahead to sponsor the occasion, stated the Sports activities Minister.
A delegation from Argentine Soccer Affiliation (AFA) will go to Kerala quickly to carry talks and a remaining announcement might be made afterwards.
Rahiman has had preliminary discussions with the AFAÂ officers in Spain early this yr .
Printed – November 20, 2024 05:50 pm IST
