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The UDYF organised a symbolic protest with a convoy of cars and a fake Messi to taunt LDF candidate V Abdurahiman in Tirur.
V Abdurahiman, who tried to bring Lionel Messi and Argentina to Kerala as the sports minister in the LDF government, has accused the World Champions of cheating. He made the remark during a Kerala Assembly Election campaign.
Sports Minister V Abdurahiman has been moved from the Tanur to the Tirur constituency for the upcoming Assembly elections by the CPM, a shift from the party's initial announcement.
Kerala was expected to host Argentina in a football friendly at Kochi on November 17, 2025.
Kerala’s Sports Minister V Abdurahiman had declared the Argentina squad for the November window in early October.
Kerala Sports Minister V Abdurahiman said Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan gave approval to the renovation work at the Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium at Kaloor in Kochi to be carried out by a sponsor.
Once the renovation is over, we can seek FIFA approval and host matches here, said minister.
Kerala government was left with egg on its face after its plan to host Lionel Messi and his Argentine football team in Kochi fell through.
Argentina will play a friendly match at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Kochi on November 17
Argentina's football team is set to visit Kerala for a friendly match, with discussions underway regarding travel, accommodation, and security.
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