Kerala: Football Fans Buys 23 Lakhs House to Watch Fifa 2022
A group of 17 football fans from Kochi, Kerala, bought a house on sale to watch the FIFA World Cup matches together.
There is no limit to sports lovers in India. Be it a cricket match or football, there are many people who eagerly wait for big tournaments and even go miles to watch a match. You might have seen a lot of crazy football or cricket fans, or you might be the biggest one yourself. But trust me, this is probably the best fan story you might have heard so far. In a recent incident, a group of football fans have gone beyond miles to celebrate the ongoing FIFA World Cup. Here's what they did. A group of 17 football fans from Kochi, Kerala, bought a house on sale to watch the FIFA World Cup matches together. Yes, you heard that right In Mundakkamugal, a small village in Kochi district, the deal was closed for Rs 23 lakh so the fans could watch the games from one roof. According to media reports, one of the buyers, identified as Shefeer, said that they planned to do something special for the FIFA World Cup 2022. So 17 of them purchased a house already on sale for Rs 23 lakhs & decorated it with flags of FIFA teams. They also planned to gather together here & watch the match on a big-TV screen.The group didn't just buy the house, they also completely transformed the look of the house by painting the team flags on the walls.
The buyers have painted the property with colours of Brazil, Argentina and Portugal flags. They have also hung many flags on the roof of the house. Besides this, they have also painted the sporting legends, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo portraits, on the walls. The house can be spotted from miles away because of the stark bold colours. As per reports, the group of football lovers had established a tradition of watching football games together, long before even planning to buy the house. For the past 15-20 years, the group has gathered to watch football World Cup matches together without fail.Only this time they decided to buy a whole property dedicated to watching the FIFA World cup together. Talking about the future of this property, “In the future, our next generation can also enjoy this gathering and their unity will continue”, Shefeer said. They have not only painted portraits, but also have erected cutouts of several other star players in the property. What do you think about this craze over the Fifa World cup? Do mention your thoughts in the comment section below.