Lionel Messi’s long-awaited visit to India was supposed to be a dream come true, a historic friendly match between Argentina and Australia in Kerala’s football-mad city, Kochi. But what began as a celebration has now turned into chaos, allegations, and political outrage. The match has been postponed indefinitely, and Kerala’s Minister made headlines after angrily knocking away a journalist’s microphone when asked about the controversy. What really went wrong? Was it FIFA’s delay, financial mismanagement, or India’s failure to meet Argentina’s standards? As Messi nears the twilight of his career, this may have been India’s last chance to see the footballer in action. Rupha Ramani breaks down the full story, the promises, the politics, and how the Kerala dream collapsed before it even began. First Sports | Rupha Ramani | Firstpost | Sports News
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