‘Stop questions on Lionel Messi’: Kerala Minister explodes at reporters; mics smashed in chaos | Football News
Kerala Sports Minister V Abdurahiman displayed aggressive behaviour towards media personnel during a school ground inauguration event in Erumapetty, Thrissur, on October 27, 2025. The minister knocked over channel microphones when reporters attempted to question him about allegations of suspicious dealings related to bringing the Argentina football team to Kerala. The confrontation came shortly after MP Hibi Eden held a press conference raising concerns about potential irregularities in the arrangements made for the Argentina football team’s proposed visit to the state. The allegations prompted media representatives to seek the minister’s clarification during the school event. When journalists approached Minister Abdurahiman with questions about the controversy, he reacted by physically knocking over the microphones placed before him. The situation quickly escalated, with the minister’s team reportedly pushing against some journalists during the commotion that followed. Former minister A. C. Moideen, who was present at the venue, stepped in to defuse the situation, urging media personnel not to “create a scene” as the minister entered the school premises. The incident has since drawn sharp attention to the broader controversy surrounding the proposed visit of the Argentina football team — reportedly featuring global icon Lionel Messi — to Kerala. Hibi Eden’s earlier remarks had specifically raised suspicions about possible irregularities in the arrangements made by the state government. The minister’s aggressive reaction to media queries has raised questions about the handling of press interactions by public officials in Kerala. The physical confrontation between the minister’s entourage and journalists has become a major talking point in political and media circles. The episode has also reignited concerns about press freedom and the right of journalists to question those in power. The alleged suspicious dealings linked to the Argentina team’s visit remain under scrutiny, ensuring that the controversy will continue to stay in the public eye in the coming days.
