Argentina ⁣to Play Friendly Match in Kerala, Football Academy to‍ be Established

Thiruvananthapuram – In a significant‌ development for​ football enthusiasts‌ in Kerala, Sports Minister V Abdurrahiman has expressed his willingness to bring the Argentine ‍national team ‍to the state for a friendly match. Additionally, a football academy is set to be established in Kerala, marking a major boost to the state’s sports infrastructure.

A high-level delegation of Argentine football ⁤officials is scheduled to visit Kochi in the first week of November to inspect the stadium ‍and assess⁢ its suitability for the proposed friendly match. Kochi has been chosen as⁣ the preferred ⁣venue due to its capacity to accommodate a large number of spectators.​ Initially, Malappuram was considered, but it was eventually ruled out due ⁣to seating ⁤constraints.

The estimated cost of hosting the match is expected to exceed ₹100 crores. However, the ⁢state government is committed to making every effort to make the event a success. The Sports Minister has expressed optimism about the prospects of hosting the⁢ match, which is expected to‍ provide a significant fillip to the​ sports economy in Kerala.

Key Highlights:

• Argentina to play friendly match⁤ in Kerala
• Football academy to be established in Kerala
• Kochi chosen as venue due to seating capacity
• Estimated cost of hosting match exceeds ₹100 crores