Why Messi didn't visit Kerala? Sports department tells govt in 'highly confidential manner'
Kerala’s Sports Department has submitted a confidential inquiry report into the failed proposal to bring Lionel Messi and Argentina’s football team to the state. The probe examined whether proper procedures and agreements were followed. While reports suggest serious findings, Sports Minister O J Janeesh withheld details. Former minister V Abdurahiman rejected allegations, saying the government…
The Kerala government has concluded its investigation into the controversy surrounding the planned visit of football icon Lionel Messi and the Argentina national team to the state. Sports Minister O J Janeesh revealed that the Sports Department's Special Secretary prepared the confidential report after reviewing the relevant files.
However, the findings will remain undisclosed until the government decides on the matter. The inquiry was initiated due to public and media inquiries about the previous government's announced plans to bring Messi and Argentina to Kerala, which failed to materialize. Sports Minister Janeesh stated that the investigation uncovered serious issues, including the potential absence of a clear agreement for the visit.
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