God's own country is leaving nothing to chance, transforming itself into GOAT’s own country.

Preparations are in full swing to welcome Lionel Messi and Co to Kerala, sources in the sports department said.

While there has been no official confirmation on who Argentina will face, officials have named Australia as the frontrunner for the eagerly awaited friendly in Kochi.

Sources in the know told The New Indian Express that while no formal agreement has been signed yet, Australia has shown their willingness to play.

“We want a team ranked within the top 25 in FIFA, and Australia fits that bill,” they said.

Australia currently sit at 25th in the rankings.

According to insiders, Messi, along with the Argentine national team, is expected to arrive in Kochi on November 15 and depart on No

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