From 'Brazil Houses' to giant Messi cutouts, football fever sweeps Kerala ahead of FIFA World Cup
Football fever is sweeping Kerala as the FIFA World Cup approaches, with vibrant displays of support for teams like Brazil and Argentina. Local residents are creating eye-catching decorations, including a house painted in Brazil's colors and giant cutouts of football stars. The excitement is palpable, with fans preparing for friendly matches and celebrating their passion for the sport.
- ▪A house in Nenmara, Kerala, has been painted in Brazil's colors and has become a popular selfie spot for football fans.
- ▪Teenage fans in Chellanam erected a towering cutout of Lionel Messi, which has gone viral on social media.
- ▪Local football culture in Kerala is characterized by friendly rivalries, with supporters of Brazil and Argentina actively engaging in creative displays.
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From 'Brazil Houses' to giant Messi cutouts, football fever sweeps Kerala ahead of FIFA World CupFrom 'Brazil Houses' to giant Messi cutouts, football fever sweeps Kerala ahead of FIFA World CupPublished on: Jun 03, 2026 4:10 PM ISTPTIShare viaCopy link Thiruvananthapuram, A modest house tucked away in Nenmara in Kerala's Palakkad district has become an unlikely attraction as football fans and curious visitors stop by for selfies and photographs.From 'Brazil Houses' to giant Messi cutouts, football fever sweeps Kerala ahead of FIFA World CupPainted entirely in Brazil's iconic yellow and green colours and decorated with football and World Cup imagery from gate to rooftop, the house stands out as a vibrant tribute to the sport.The eye-catching home has become a symbol of the football fever…
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