Messi visit row: Kerala sports department submits probe report to govt

The Kerala sports department has handed over its investigation report on the planned visit of football star Lionel Messi and the Argentina national team to the government, Sports Minister O J Janeesh announced on Monday. The report, prepared by the department's Special Secretary, is confidential and the minister provided limited details to reporters.

The inquiry was prompted by public questions and media inquiries about the earlier government's announcement of the Messi visit under the previous administration. The report also looked into whether proper rules and regulations were followed when the state government attempted to bring an international team or player into India.

Specific findings, including any allegations of a lack of agreement for the visit, were not disclosed due to the report's confidential status.