Argentina expressed interest to play in Thiruvananthapuram Kerala. Earlier Sports Minister V Abdurrahman had invited the team to Kerala for the competition. This is the answer. The Sports Minister said that Argentina’s team managers have informed that they are interested in playing in Kerala.
Abdurrahman said that Kerala will start further steps as soon as Argentina’s letter is received next week. Kerala is proceeding with the competition in consultation with the All India Football Federation. Abdurrahman also said that it will not be difficult to raise funds for organizing Argentina’s competition.
World class teams want to play in Kerala. Promotion of football is the aim of the sports department. He also stated that it is hoped that the competitions will be held soon. World champions Argentina wanted to play a friendly match in India.
Argentina wanted to play the ball in India as a show of gratitude for the huge fan support they received in the FIFA World Cup. But the Indian Football Federation declined the invitation stating that Argentina could not pay the amount demanded. The federation also stated that Argentina demanded 32 crore rupees to play the match.
Argentina’s success in the World Cup has excited the fans. An Argentina game in Kerala is our dream. The Chief Minister went directly to the Argentine Embassy. The Chief Minister reached there to express his greetings because Argentina thanked the fans in Kerala for their support. Abdurrahman also said that the Chief Minister had requested the Argentine team to come to Kerala.
The All India Football Federation says that if football is played in Kerala, it will help. Kerala has no hesitation in that regard. If Argentina gives a letter of interest, further negotiations will be held. Abdurrahman also said that there are stadiums in Kerala where the match can be held.
Argentina had slots for two friendlies between June 12th and 20th. But apart from India, Bangladesh also announced that the match will not be held. With this, Argentina played friendly matches against Australia and Indonesia. The rejection of Argentina’s offer was criticized by football fans as killing a big opportunity for India. After this, the minister invited the team to play in Kerala.
2023-06-29 08:39:51
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