

Lionel Messi Set for India Visit: Argentina Football Team to Play Friendly Match in October. (File)
In November Last Year, Kerala Sports Minister v Abdurahiman Had Announced The News of Argentina Visiting The Southern State and Playing Two Friedly Mats in Kochi.
On Wednsday, HSBC INDIAI should be the Argentine Team to Collaborate and Promote Football in India, and Announced that the match will be held in october.
“Under this partnership, The Argentina National Football Team, Including Legendary Player Lionel Messi, Will Visit India for An International Exhibition Match in October 2025,” A Release from HSBC Indian SAID.
“The Argentine Football Association (AFA) and HSBC Have TODAY Announced the Signing of a New One-Year Partnership for India and Singapore, Singapore, Covering the competitive season in 2025 ahead of the 2026 World cop Qualification final matches. “
Messi’s first visit to India was to play a World Cup Qualifying Round Match Against Venezuela in Kolkata in September 2011. Argentina won that match 1-0 at Salt Lake Stadium.
Sandeep Batra, Head International Wealth and Premier Banking HSBC India, Said: “As we join forces with one of the most revrected teams in the world of football, we look forward to create For fans and customers alike, and supporting the argentine team in their journey towards the world cup 2026. “
Argentine Football Association President Claudio Fabian Tapia Said: “A New Milestone has been achieved for the International expansion of Afa, Opening New Oportunities with HSBC Both In India and In Singapore.
“This agreement looks after our team and we look forward to consolidate our agreement and extend in multiple regions as we program in the 2025 and 2026. 2026. 2026. Welecom HSBC as the New Partner of the New Partner of the ARGENTANAL TEAM.”