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Argentina’s World Cup-winning football team, led by Lionel Messi, is expected to pay a visit to Bangladesh in June.
The Argentina soccer team’s visit is almost complete, according to Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) President Kazi Salahuddin.
“A discussion on the terms and conditions of their coming to the country is underway,” said the BFF president, local media report.
“Argentina said they would like to visit Bangladesh during the FIFA window in June 2023,” he said.
Last year, Lionel Messi ruled supreme in Qatar as Argentina won the 2022 FIFA World Cup, defeating France in the final.
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A friendly match is expected to take place at Dhaka’s Bangabandhu National Stadium. The BFF president stated that they had already sent a letter to the National Sports Council (NSC) requesting that ongoing stadium renovations be completed on an emergency basis.
Argentina’s opponent team for the match would be determined following a conversation with Argentine officials, notably coach Lionel Scaloni.
Lionel Messi’s Argentina Football squad played a friendly football match against the Nigeria National team on September 6, 2011 at the Bangabandhu National Stadium in Dhaka. Argentina defeated Nigeria 3-1 in that encounter. Argentina, however, was not the World Champion at the time.
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