RBC entered into a contract with the Argentine Football Association (AFA) to host two friendly matches in Kerala. Total Paid: By late 2025, RBC had paid a total of USD 1.45 crore to the AFA's agent. This initial $9 million payment was meant to satisfy the requirement for a down payment following the signing of the contract. The reason given was that the match in Kerala was scheduled on a different continent from another already-confirmed engagement of the Argentina National Team. Ministers involved in 'GOAT & Global'The initiative was a massive state-backed project involving several high-level officials:V Abdurahiman: The Kerala Minister for Sports, who led the protest against AFA's termination.