Diego Maradona to visit God's Own Country!

Diego Armando Maradona, arguably the world’s greatest footballer, has confirmed his visit to Kerala this month to inaugurate a jewellery showroom.

Since the legendary Argentinian serves as a brand ambassador of Chemmanur international jewellers, he is set to arrive in Kannur on October 24 to grace the event, after which he will depart to Dubai.

Boby Chemmanur, chairman of Chemmanur international jewellers, said: “The football icon has confirmed his visit and we are all thrilled. After inaugurating our showroom and the new airline service, we will have a function at the Kannur Municipal stadium where we expect Maradona to address football lovers of the state. It will be a big occasion not just for us, but for all football lovers of Kerala.”

Former legendary Indian footballer I.M. Vijayan was extremely delighted at hearing the news.

Vijayan said, “I have met him before during a World Cup. But this is even bigger. The news of Maradona coming to my state is unbelievable. Football lovers of Kerala are going to see god of football up and close. I had committed for some other programme on that day but now I am trying to change the date as I don’t want to miss out on this opportunity.”

Maradona thrilled a huge number of Indian fans when he visited Kolkata in 2008. Let’s hope that the entire population of God’s Own Country welcomes the great footballer with open arms.

Let the festivities begin!