Kerala Government to probe failed Messi event bid amid allegations

Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan has announced a multi-agency probe into the failed bid to bring football star Lionel Messi and his team to Kochi during the previous LDF government's tenure.

Satheesan stated that a preliminary inquiry by the Sports Department uncovered "very serious allegations" related to the event's collapse. The government has decided to escalate the investigation to multiple agencies to examine the matter thoroughly.

The announcement suggests potential irregularities in how the event was managed or organized under the previous administration.