Brazil fans erect massive flex banner in Malappuram ahead of FIFA World Cup
Vandoor, June 10
With only days remaining for the FIFA World Cup football tournament, Brazil supporters in Munda near Vazhikkadavu in Malappuram district have installed a gigantic flex banner in support of their favourite team.
The 400-foot-long and 12-foot-high banner has been erected by the Munda Jazz Club, whose members claim it is among the longest football-themed flex banners in the world.
Located along the interstate KNG Road at Munda, the massive display has already become a major attraction for football enthusiasts visiting the area.
The banner features Brazilian football stars, including Neymar, along with members of the national team's coaching staff.
Brazil fans associated with the club expressed confidence that the team will reclaim the World Cup title that eluded them in 2022.
The project cost approximately Rs 2 lakh, with funds collected jointly by club members and Brazil supporters from the locality.
Around 60 club members took part in the installation work, which began at 9:30 pm on Tuesday and was completed at around 3:30 am on Wednesday after an overnight effort.
Munda in Vazhikkadavu, located in football-crazy Malappuram district, is once again drawing attention for its passionate celebration of the world's most popular sport.
— ANI
Reader Comments
As an American who just moved to Kerala, this is wild! I've never seen such devotion for a foreign team. The fact that 60 people worked all night to install it shows real community spirit. Go Brazil! 🇧🇷
Malappuram never fails to amaze me. From football to cricket, the passion here is next level. This banner sounds like a Guinness record contender! Hope Brazil lives up to these fans' expectations. Neymar better bring it this time!
Amazing dedication! Though as a football fan, I wish some of this support went to our Indian football team too. We have so much talent but little infrastructure or fan culture. Still, kudos to Munda Jazz Club for this stunning display of fandom and community bonding. 🏆⚽
This is crazy! 400-foot banner for Brazil in Kerala - that's the kind of passion that makes India such a unique football-loving nation. The overnight installation effort reminds me of how we used to stay up for FIFA matches in college. Top dedication guys! 💪
Malappuram setting yet another benchmark for football fandom in India! The banner sounds magnificent. But I do hope the local authorities keep safety in mind - such massive structures need proper permissions and wind resistance checks. All the best to Brazil and these passionate supporters!
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