India might not be playing in the FIFA World Cup 2022 but the football craze in the subcontinental country is something the world can’t ignore.
17 residents of Mundakkamugal village in Kerala’s Kochi have brought a house together for rs 23 lakh so that they can watch the FIFA matches together at one common spot. These friends have also bought flags of 32 teams taking part in the World Cup, along with cutouts of their favourites. Lionel Messi and Christiano are definitely the top choices for football fans in Kerala.
“We planned to do something special for FIFA World Cup 2022. 17 of us purchased a house already on sale for rs 23 lakhs & decorated it with flags of FIFA teams. We’ve also planned to gather together here & watch the match on a big-screen TV,” Shefeer PA, one of the buyers said.
Before buying the house, the group had established a unique tradition of watching football games together, and they have been doing it for the past 15-20 years. They eventually decided to buy the property in order to continue gathering at the house.
“In the future, our next generation can also enjoy this gathering and their unity will continue. We are planning to buy a big TV. We will make arrangements for visitors of all generations to come here and enjoy the game together”, the fan further added.
QATAR IS THE FIRST HOSTING NATION IN MIDDLE-EAST
The FIFA World Cup 2022 kicked off on Sunday with Ecuador defeating hosts Qatar in the opener. The four-year tournament is scheduled to conclude on December 18 when one team will be crowned.
This is the first-ever time that the tournament is being organised in a Muslim nation. Also, Qatar is the first country in the middle east to host the marquee event.
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