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Messi’s Kochi visit in March faces fresh doubts as no official announcement yet on Argentina friendly match

January 22, 2026

There is growing uncertainty regarding the Argentina national football team's planned visit to Kochi, Kerala, led by Lionel Messi, for a friendly match in March. The originally scheduled match was canceled in November, and the event's sponsor, Reporter Broadcasting Corporation, has not confirmed the new schedule, leading to doubts about whether the match will occur.

Messi’s Kochi visit in March faces fresh doubts as no official announcement yet on Argentina friendly match

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Argentina's friendly match in Kochi was initially scheduled for November 25 but was canceled.
The match is now tentatively set for March, but no official confirmation has been made.
The Greater Cochin Development Authority has faced criticism for its handling of the event's organization.
The event's sponsor, Reporter Broadcasting Corporation, has not guaranteed the team's arrival.

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Messi’s Kochi visit in March faces fresh doubts as no official announcement yet on Argentina friendly match

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Messi’s Kochi visit in March faces fresh doubts as no official announcement yet on Argentina friendly match

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