Kerala football fans were eagerly anticipating Lionel Messi leading Argentina against Australia, but that excitement now faces uncertainty. The Rs 70 crore-upgraded Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium is almost ready for Messi's arrival, with new seating, floodlights, and security, with even reports of shops closing for a month.
Social media buzzed with Messi fever, yet reports now suggest the friendly could be disrupted, casting doubt over what promised to be a historic event for Indian football fans.
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