India, Jan. 22 -- Lionel Messi's upcoming visit to Kochi is in doubt, according to reports. The development comes after the 2022 World Cup winner's controversial tour last year, where he visited Kolkata, Hyderabad, Mumbai and Delhi. The Kolkata event descended into utter chaos, with Messi also leaving the venue quickly due to poor management. For the Kerala trip, Messi is expected to travel with the Argentine national team for an international friendly.

According to The Hindu, Reporter Broadcasting Corporation (RBC), the event's sponsor in Kerala, has been unable to guarantee that Messi and the Argentine team will arrive during the March window, a commitment publicly revealed to fans after the November 2025 visit was called off.

The rep...