The excitement in India is running high with the possibility of Cristiano Ronaldo visiting Kerala for an international friendly match, after Lionel Messi’s confirmation. It marks the growing stature of Indian football in international circles. For such an event, Kerala is the ideal place, focusing the spotlight on local talent and furthering the infrastructure of football in the state. Such an once-in-a-lifetime experience could be relished by the fans by getting visited not only from Ronaldo but also Messi; but this would create long-term opportunities for the growth of Indian football along with promising academies of youths, coaching programs, and grassroot level ventures.