Lionel Messi will conclude a optimistic 2025 with Argentina nationwide staff within the November worldwide break by dealing with Angola in a pleasant trying forward of the 2026 World Cup. With lower than three weeks for the nationwide groups to conflict for the primary time of their historical past, the price paid for Angola to arrange the sport has been reportedly revealed.
After dealing with Venezuela and Puerto Rico in america in October, Argentina started looking for new opponents for the November window. As a part of celebrations marking the fiftieth anniversary of its independence, Angola emerged as a bunch, however at a big price to carry Messi and firm to Luanda.
Based on Sport Information Africa, the Angolan Soccer Federation pays €12 million (roughly $12.7 million USD) to arrange the pleasant towards Argentina on November 14 on the 11 de Novembro Nationwide Stadium. The excessive price reportedly displays the unique participation of Lionel Messi, with the occasion anticipated to be a nationwide celebration for the hosts.
Argentina will first journey to Spain for coaching classes earlier than heading to Luanda, the place the sport is anticipated to attract greater than 48,000 followers in a sold-out stadium.
Angola’s FA saying the sport towards Argentina.
Argentina solely set to face Angola in November
With CONMEBOL World Cup qualifiers wrapped up in September, Argentina are utilizing the October, November, and March home windows for worldwide friendlies whereas different nations proceed their qualification campaigns. Aside from the Finalissima towards Spain set to happen within the March window, the Albiceleste had been in talks for extra matches, however November proved tough to fill.
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At first, Messi and firm have been scheduled to play in Kerala, India, one of many international locations the place Argentina is closely supported. Nonetheless, the journey was canceled for causes not but disclosed, leaving Angola as their solely confirmed opponent for the November worldwide break.
Based on L’Équipe, Morocco was one other last-minute candidate to host Argentina, however the Argentine FA reportedly requested round €10 million, not together with bills akin to airfare. That price ticket in the end led Moroccan officers to show down the chance.
