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The Hindu
14 hours ago
- The Hindu
Fans furious over constant dillydallying over Messi's visit to Kerala
'The next announcement may be about Lionel Messi coming to Kerala to play cricket—why, maybe even hockey,' said Ahammed Salih of the Malappuram Argentina WhatsApp Koottayma, rather caustically. He was furious about Sports Minister V. Abdurahiman's latest announcement that the proposed visit of the Argentina national team to Kerala had been called off. This is the second time in less than two months that fans have been left crestfallen over Messi's visit to Kerala. 'We were planning to organise a football tournament to mark Messi's visit to Kerala. We were also determined to watch him play, no matter where the matches were held. The constant announcements and retractions amount to playing with the sentiments of football fans,' fretted Mr. Salih. Initially, fans were left disappointed when the itinerary released by the Argentina Football Federation (AFC) in May did not include a stopover in Kerala, contrary to Mr. Abdurahiman's announcement in November last year that the Argentina national football team featuring Messi would play two exhibition matches against Japan and Qatar in Kerala in 2025. The blame was then placed on the Kochi-based company, with Mr. Abdurahiman saying it was up to the company, which had an agreement with the AFC, to explain. However, less than a month later, in June, the Minister raised fresh hopes through a Facebook post saying, 'Messi is coming,' which he has now retracted. This time, he has placed the blame on the AFC, accusing it of going back on its promise to visit Kerala in October after accepting money. Yedhukrishnan R., executive committee member of Penya del Barca Kerala, the official supporters' club of Spanish football giant FC Barcelona, where Messi played during his peak years and won multiple titles, including the Champions League, said he had been sceptical about the proposed visit of the Argentina team and Messi to Kerala from the outset. 'Either the State government or the sponsor made the announcements each time. There was no official word from the AFC at any point. However, had the visit really happened, it would have drawn an even bigger crowd than what was seen during the late Maradona's visit to Kerala,' he said. K.V. Sanjay, a Maradu native working in Muscat, was downcast as his idol's visit back home was called off yet again. 'A bunch of us friends here in Muscat were planning to come home just to watch Messi. We had decided to apply for leave and book air tickets once the matches were announced,' he said.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Time of India
Ed Kelce shares heartbreaking news on Facebook
(Image via Getty: Travis Kelce and Ed Kelce) On August 2, Kansas City Chiefs star tight end Travis Kelce 's father, Ed Kelce, shared an obituary for Maureen Anne Maguire on his Facebook account. The obituary had vital moments of Ed with Maureen – 'In recent years, she spent treasured time in Cape May with her family, enjoying peaceful days by the ocean. She also grew an unexpected love for football later in life, sharing many laughs and adventures with her beloved friend Ed Kelce and her loyal dog Butch. Together they traveled often and attended football games and concerts, and embraced every opportunity to enjoy life to the fullest.' Maureen Maguire, often referred to as Ed Kelce's girlfriend, passed away peacefully at the age of 74, surrounded by her loved ones. Fans offer condolences to Travis Kelce's father, Ed Kelce, on Facebook 'Sorry for your loss. Prayers for peace and comfort during this time,' offered one user. Another wrote, 'So sorry, Ed. I'm sure you brought each other a lot of joy.' One more echoed, 'So sorry, Ed. We're sending our love and condolences.' Another penned, 'She sounded like the type of person that everyone needs in their Lives. Seems you guys made some amazing memories together. Hold them close, and keep your head up. So sorry for your loss. May she Rest in Peace.' Some more Facebook comments read– 'So sorry for your loss, Papa Kelce,' 'Praying for God's comfort during this time,' and 'So very sorry for your loss of such a beautiful angel. May she rest in heavenly peace.' Ed Kelce's girlfriend, Maureen, had a brief encounter with Taylor Swift During Super Bowl LVIII, Ed Kelce was interviewed by Sam Farmer of the Los Angeles Times. Maureen Maguire had accompanied him to Las Vegas for the finale between the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers. Maguire met Travis Kelce's girlfriend, Taylor Swift, then. When Swift posed for a picture with Papa Kelce, she snuggled up to Ed. Maureen noticed it and said– 'Hey! That's my boyfriend.' Swift chuckled and struck a father-daughter pose. Maureen Maguire helped Papa Kelce recognize Taylor Swift once In a conversation with Audacy 92.3 The Fan, the tight end's father, Ed Kelce, revealed an incident where he could not recollect the billionaire pop singer's name. He said, Maureen reminded him. 'When Travis has a lot of friends coming into town to go to the game, everyone meets at his house–although he's not there. They have a shuttle that comes and picks everybody up and takes them to the game. And Taylor [Swift] comes in, walks in with a security guard, and I look at her–I had my girlfriend with me, and I mention to Maureen–Oh my god, I know this kid, but I don't know what her name is–' Maureen then told him, 'You don't know her? This is Taylor Swift, you idiot.' Also Read: Denzel Perryman goes from Top 10 Linebacker to arrested for multiple weapons violations in 7 days | NFL News - Times of India For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Time of India
5 days ago
- Time of India
"I might retire" – DeMarcus Cousins says Nikola Jokic nearly quit before signing $300 million contract
Nikola Jokic once almost retired (Image via Facebook / Nikola Jokic) Nikola Jokic is one of the greatest players in NBA history. However, his basketball career nearly ended three years ago. Denver native DeMarcus Cousins, a former teammate of the pro player, recently talked about his time with the Denver Nuggets and about his teammate. In addition, he also claimed that the NBA player nearly thought about quitting rather than agreeing to a $300 million supermax contract with the franchise. DeMarcus Cousins reveals Nikola Jokic 's shocking thoughts before signing massive supermax deal DeMarcus Cousins recently opened up about his former team on the Straight Game Podcast and talked about how Nikola Jokic almost retired in 2022 instead of signing his supermax agreement with Denver. During his participation on the podcast, DeMarcus Cousins stated: 'A dangerous dude… What I love the most about Jokic is his personality. If you ever get the chance to have a conversation with him, if he tells you even a little more about himself, he'll be honest… He really don't give a f— about this s—. He doesn't care at all. This is like his second or third favorite thing to do, maybe third or fourth." He further continued: " by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Top 20 Breathtaking Blue Flag Beaches You Must Visit Click Here Undo Most games where he's dropping these crazy stats, he probably doesn't even want to be there.. And that's the scary part about all of it." He then narrated the story of his near-retirement and said: "(Someone else) signed an extension, and I said to (Jokic), yours is gonna be crazy… He said, 'I honestly think I might retire.' I said, 'And leave $300 million? Sign the contract and just get fat, at worst.'" Meanwhile, once during his initial appearance on Fadeaway World, Nikola Jokic almost spilled the news of his retirement while complimenting Yang Hansen. The Chinese rookie who plays for the Portland Trail Blazers sent Nikola Jokic a message in the NBA's most recent social media post on X. Nikola Jokic recently broke down after his horse won a race.(Image via Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images) When the rookie acknowledged that he would approach the Serbian superstar for an autograph and a photo, the pro- NBA player then inadvertently said: 'He's good. I'm happy that when he gets in his prime, that I'm gonna be out of the league probably, in two… nah, actually,' said Jokic as he looked into space with an 'oh no! what have I said' look on his face before changing the topic back to Hansen. However, as of now, Nikola Jokic hasn't said anything officially as of yet. Also read: LeBron James may retire after 2025-26 season as Los Angeles Lakers delay extension For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
