SIT alleges corruption and irregularities in a sponsorship contract linked to a failed bid to bring Lionel Messi and Argentina team to Kerala. Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala Governor, O P Mathur, has granted sanction to prosecute former Sports Minister V. Abdurahiman under the Prevention of Corruption Act in connection with alleged irregularities surrounding a failed bid to bring football star Lionel Messi and the Argentina national team to the state.