Thiruvananthapuram: In a major announcement that has electrified football fans across India, Kerala’s Sports Minister has confirmed that legendary footballer Lionel Messi will be visiting the state later this year. Dismissing all speculation, the minister declared there should be “no room for doubt” about Messi’s arrival. This historic visit is set to be a milestone Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram – Kerala’s dream of hosting football icon Lionel Messi has hit a dead end, with Sports Minister V. Abdurahiman clarifying that the state government is not responsible for the cancellation. The blame, he said, lies squarely with the sponsoring company, not the government. “The government doesn’t have that kind of money,” the minister stated, Read More…
Kerala’s much-awaited football event featuring Lionel Messi and the Argentina national team has been officially cancelled due to a failure to secure the required ₹100 crore in funding. The organizers fell short by a significant margin, with ₹70 crore needed to cover the team’s appearance fee alone. Initially, the All Kerala Gold and Silver Merchants Read More…
In a groundbreaking announcement, Kerala’s Sports Minister, V. Abdurahiman, confirmed that football legend Lionel Messi and the Argentina national team will be visiting Kerala in October 2025 for two thrilling friendly matches. The highly anticipated event will be organized with full support and supervision from the state government. Titled ‘Olopo Magic,’ the event is being Read More…