A Kerala Sports Department report has flagged alleged financial irregularities in the proposed Messi-Argentina visit, with no record confirming Argentina accepted the invitation. No official confirmation from ArgentinaAccording to the investigation report, the office of the former Sports Minister had sent an email inviting the Argentina Football Association (AFA) to Kerala. The Sports Department also has no documents confirming that Argentina had accepted the invitation or agreed to visit Kerala. Reporter Broadcasting Company, which acted as the sponsor, has claimed that it paid Rs 126 crore to the Argentina Football Association. As the controversy involves international football organisations and substantial financial transactions, the state government is reportedly treating the findings seriously.