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The Kerala GST Department has issued charge memos to three officials over alleged lapses in handling tax evasion linked to the 2025 Reporter Broadcasting Company-Argentina football team deal. Nearly Rs 22 crore in tax was found payable, with recovery proceedings now under scrutiny

Kerala BJP has demanded a CBI probe into alleged procedural and financial irregularities in the previous LDF government's plan to bring Lionel Messi and the Argentina football team to the State, alleging fraud, GST evasion and misuse of government name

Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan said the government will investigate allegations surrounding the previous LDF government's efforts to bring Lionel Messi and Argentina to Kerala. He flagged possible procedural violations, GST evasion and FCRA concerns, saying appropriate action will follow

Jorge Messi, father and longtime agent of Argentina and Inter Miami star Lionel Messi, has died at 68, according to reports from Argentine media outlets. He had been battling health issues, prompting the Messi family to seek privacy amid speculation

Lionel Messi said Argentina's World Cup final defeat to Spain would take time to overcome but praised his teammates for reaching a second successive final. The Argentine captain also thanked supporters and congratulated Spain on winning the title

The expanded 48-team 2026 World Cup concluded in New Jersey with Spain defeating Argentina. Featuring 104 games, the tournament delivered historic underdog runs, high-tech VAR drama, dynamic ticket price backlash, and political spotlighting across North America

Actor Aadar Jain celebrated Spain's FIFA World Cup 2026 triumph after watching the final in New York. Calling it a "legend versus prodigy" clash between Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal, he praised Spain while reaffirming Cristiano Ronaldo as his greatest of all time.

Amitabh Bachchan shared an emotional message for Lionel Messi after Argentina's 1-0 extra-time defeat to Spain in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final. Calling it "the day comes for every champion," the veteran actor urged Messi to cherish the love and glory he has earned.

France captain Kylian Mbappe won the FIFA World Cup 2026 Golden Boot after scoring 10 goals, becoming the first player to win the award twice. He surpassed Lionel Messi and delivered a record-breaking tournament despite France’s semi-final defeat against Spain

Spain clinched the men’s World Cup title with a 1-0 extra-time victory over defending champions Argentina in East Rutherford, thanks to Ferran Torres’ 106th-minute strike. Despite Spain’s dominance in possession and attempts, Argentina held on until Torres broke the deadlock. With this win, Spain became the first nation to hold both men’s and women’s World Cup crowns simultaneously.

Kylian Mbappe became the highest World Cup scorer with 22 goals, surpassing Lionel Messi's record during France's third-place play-off against England. Mbappe also strengthened his lead in the Golden Boot race with 10 goals at the 2026 tournament

Defending champions Argentina face Spain in Monday's FIFA World Cup final at MetLife Stadium. Powered by Lionel Messi’s history-making eight goals, Lionel Scaloni's side overcame consecutive extra-time thrillers and late comebacks to stand on the brink of football immortality

Ahead of the FIFA World Cup final in New York, legendary goalkeeper Oliver Kahn dismissed the Lionel Messi vs Lamine Yamal rivalry narrative, praised Spain's tactical departure from tiki-taka, and emphasized the value of mentality over purely defensive tactics

Argentina's Consul General in Mumbai, Daniel Quer Confalonieri, expressed strong confidence in the national team ahead of Sunday’s World Cup final. He praised Lionel Messi's humility and emphasized that Argentina's collective teamwork will be key to beating Spain

India head coach Manolo Márquez believes Spain's systemic continuity makes them favourites to beat Argentina in the World Cup final. Márquez praised Spain's developmental structure under Luis de la Fuente while marveling at the enduring brilliance of Lionel Messi

Defending champions Argentina booked their place in Sunday's World Cup final against Spain after another stunning late comeback against England. The Albiceleste have now scored a remarkable 11 goals in the 79th minute or later during the tournament

Lionel Messi fired back at critics alleging tournament bias after leading Argentina to a 2-1 World Cup semi-final comeback over England. Two late Messi assists set up Enzo Fernández and Lautaro Martínez to secure their final berth

Lionel Messi inspired Argentina’s dramatic comeback against England in Atlanta, setting up two late goals, first for Enzo Fernandez in the 85th minute and then for Lautaro Martinez in stoppage time, to secure a 2-1 victory and a place in the World Cup final against Spain in New Jersey on Sunday.

Former India midfielder Climax Lawrence has backed Spain to win the FIFA World Cup following their 2-0 semifinal victory over France. Lawrence also predicted Lionel Messi’s Argentina will edge out a dangerous England side in a tight semifinal clash

Lionel Messi praised Argentina's elite mental strength after the defending champions overcame a resilient 10-man Switzerland 3-1 in extra time, setting up a blockbuster FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final showdown against long-time rivals England