Argentina Kerala Match: March Visit Unlikely
- Here's a breakdown of the information from the provided text, focusing on the potential Argentina vs. India friendly match:
- * Request too FIFA: An submission has been submitted to FIFA to allow a friendly match between India and Argentina during the March FIFA window.
- In essence,the possibility of a friendly match exists,but it's contingent on FIFA approval and logistical considerations.
Here’s a breakdown of the information from the provided text, focusing on the potential Argentina vs. India friendly match:
* Request too FIFA: An submission has been submitted to FIFA to allow a friendly match between India and Argentina during the March FIFA window.
* AFA Notification: The Argentine Football Association (AFA) will be informed if FIFA approves the match. Talks have reportedly taken place between officials and the AFA president,Claudio Tapia.
* Uncertainty: Despite a sponsor’s declaration about the match being in Kochi next march, the confirmation is not yet certain.
* FIFA Windows: FIFA allows two windows for international friendlies:
* March 23-31 (allowing for two friendlies)
* June 1-9 (allowing for two friendlies)
* World Cup Preparation: These friendlies are seen as valuable practice for teams preparing for the World Cup (June 11 - July 19).
* Priority for World Cup Opponents: It’s suggested that teams should prioritize friendlies against other World Cup-qualified teams.
* Climate Considerations: The text raises a point about the potential difficulty of playing a friendly in a climate considerably different from the World cup host country.
In essence,the possibility of a friendly match exists,but it’s contingent on FIFA approval and logistical considerations.