‘Cheated us’: Messi, Argentina team face serious allegations from Kerala minister

 Kerala Sports Minister V Abdurahiman has accused the Argentina national football team of betrayal, alleging they took a substantial payment of Rs 250 crore but failed to honor a commitment to visit the state. The minister expressed deep disappointment, stating that extensive planning and sponsorship efforts were made for the potential visit, which was expected to include Lionel Messi. Kerala Sports Minister V Abdurahiman has accused the Argentina national football team of betrayal, alleging they took a substantial payment of Rs 250 crore but failed to honor a commitment to visit the state. The minister expressed deep disappointment, stating that extensive planning and sponsorship efforts were made for the potential visit, which was expected to include Lionel Messi.