In the Fort Cochin (Kochi) - Mattancherry area football is more than a sport. Both the young and old are alike in their passion for the sport. In India football is not our "national" game, its cricket. Football is played only in the certain areas of the country like, Kerala, Goa, Bengal, North Eastern states etc. Our national football team is not that good yet to qualify for the World Cup.
The football lovers here take sides with other national teams like, England, Germany, Portugal, Argentina, Brazil etc. The fan clubs of the locality arrange public watching of the game by fixing big tv screens at junctions. Its an incredible experience to watch the game with so many fans and supporters. During Monsoon, the rain and the coldness add a special dynamism to the event. It has always been so Since the 1986 World Cup. That's when most of us started having TV at home.
World Cup indeed is very nostalgic, but the English Team disappoint us as they do not qualify for the final rounds breaking our hearts. But the live streaming of the English Premier League has been a major influence in developing the popularity of the sport in our country. Almost everyone is aware of the game and know the name of its stars.
May the best team win.
World Cup indeed is very nostalgic, but the English Team disappoint us as they do not qualify for the final rounds breaking our hearts. But the live streaming of the English Premier League has been a major influence in developing the popularity of the sport in our country. Almost everyone is aware of the game and know the name of its stars.
May the best team win.
