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Kerala Sports Department Submits Probe Report on Messi Visit

The Kerala sports department has handed over a report to the government regarding the Messi visit controversy.

11 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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The Kerala sports department has submitted an inquiry report to the Chief Minister, V.D. Satheesan, concerning the planned football match involving Argentine player Lionel Messi. The report allegedly details several significant violations related to the event.

State Sports Minister has mentioned that the report will guide further action, suggesting that the United Democratic Front (UDF) government may consider an anti-corruption investigation into the management of the event under the previous Left Democratic Front (LDF) regime.

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