A country that has historically adopted cricket as its primary sport is no slouch in football when it comes to passion. Fans are regularly seen at screenings at hotspots in several major cities while representing their favorite team's jersey. Here's a deeper dive into the deep-rooted fixations that fans across the country have for their favorite players.
"In Kolkata, people are traditionally more fans of the FIFA World Cup and South American football. People are mostly neutral towards European nations, unless it is Brazil, Argentina or other South American powers," he told IANS. a passionate football lover from Kolkata.
If you have to look for football fans in our country, look no further than Calcutta, the city that breathes football. Fans went on to talk about the love people have because of their roots and historical connection with the said countries. "That said, there are parts of Kolkata where people are crazy about England because of the colonial regime. There is a place called Bow Barracks where the Anglo-Indians support the English, Dutch and Scots because of their European roots. If you look, on the outskirts of Calcutta, you will find your real gold mine in Euro Football.
"There is a place called Chandannagar in Hooghly district, the locals support France because the locality was under French rule until India's independence. Churches, chapels and a French diaspora help boost French connections there," added the die -Tough supporter of Mohun Bagan.
In previous editions of the Euros, Copa America and World Cups, social media has largely highlighted the unreal passion displayed by Kerala fans. The 40-foot cuts of Messi, Ronaldo and Neymar went viral not only in India but around the world, and FIFA also applauded the dedication and passion of the local fans. "Here in Kerala, the fan bases of the teams Europeans are quite fragmented. This contrasts with the Copa América, where there is a clear and intense rivalry between the fans of Brazil and Argentina. That said, the Spanish team has significant support in Kerala, particularly due to its era of dominance and magical style. of play that characterized players like Andrés Iniesta, Xavi and David Villa.
"Their technical, possession-based (tiki-taka) style of football has created a lasting affection for the team. I would say that the love of La Liga, especially teams like Real Madrid and FC Barcelona, has contributed The Spanish team also enjoys a huge fan following among the Mallu youth, mainly because of their love for Cristiano Ronaldo, who has been the model of the Portuguese team for quite a few years," said a football fan from Kerala. IANOS.
In recent times, the focus of sporting events in the country has slowly shifted from places like Kolkata and Mumbai to Ahmedabad. The city is full of passionate football fans and one spoke fondly of the city's love for Ronaldo. "I remember we had a CR7 club in Ahmedabad. And I vividly remember how they took to the streets after Portugal won in 2016. 2021 It was the year of COVID, but I can guarantee you that this year, places like "TopSpin (club) will be full, especially when Portugal plays and since this is Ronaldo's last Euro Cup, who knows if he wins, then the underground community of lovers "CR7 will definitely take a short walk on the Sabarmati river bank at night," a Real Madrid fan and resident of Ahmedabad told IANS.
Messi and Ronaldo have been the epicenter of world football for the last two decades. The ongoing Euro Cup has been a springboard that has showcased incredible talent from youngsters like Yamine Lamal and Jamal Musiala. One fan in particular spoke about his bond with the Euro 2024 hosts and how he watches the matches despite being away from his home as he is currently studying in Punjab.
"I have been a big fan of German football since 2010, and watching them go from Schweinsteiger and Muller to Musiala and Wirtz has been an absolutely crazy experience. The good thing is that I am not alone, people here in Punjab are crazy about football too. Excitement during the Euro Cup is very visible here, with match projections installed in every possible corner of the city It seemed like an occasion during the 2022 World Cup when artists came to perform at the projections before the semi-finals or. the final, and I expect no less during the Euro. "The home grounds are booked to capacity with a screen installed right in the middle of the ground, ensuring the vibes are impeccable, and I expect no less. The arrangements plus the ample space in front of it make it the place to during a match, it wouldn't be unreasonable to say that it looks a lot like the famous Boxpark in London," the German football fan told IANS.
Over the years, Indian football fans have become accustomed to foreign fans trolling and questioning their dedication to international football, but despite having to watch matches at odd hours and living in a country where cricket dominates all sports discussions, the football fraternity has built a strong and unbreakable community to express their love for the beautiful game.
"In Kolkata, people are traditionally more fans of the FIFA World Cup and South American football. People are mostly neutral towards European nations, unless it is Brazil, Argentina or other South American powers," he told IANS. a passionate football lover from Kolkata.
If you have to look for football fans in our country, look no further than Calcutta, the city that breathes football. Fans went on to talk about the love people have because of their roots and historical connection with the said countries. "That said, there are parts of Kolkata where people are crazy about England because of the colonial regime. There is a place called Bow Barracks where the Anglo-Indians support the English, Dutch and Scots because of their European roots. If you look, on the outskirts of Calcutta, you will find your real gold mine in Euro Football.
"There is a place called Chandannagar in Hooghly district, the locals support France because the locality was under French rule until India's independence. Churches, chapels and a French diaspora help boost French connections there," added the die -Tough supporter of Mohun Bagan.
In previous editions of the Euros, Copa America and World Cups, social media has largely highlighted the unreal passion displayed by Kerala fans. The 40-foot cuts of Messi, Ronaldo and Neymar went viral not only in India but around the world, and FIFA also applauded the dedication and passion of the local fans. "Here in Kerala, the fan bases of the teams Europeans are quite fragmented. This contrasts with the Copa América, where there is a clear and intense rivalry between the fans of Brazil and Argentina. That said, the Spanish team has significant support in Kerala, particularly due to its era of dominance and magical style. of play that characterized players like Andrés Iniesta, Xavi and David Villa.
"Their technical, possession-based (tiki-taka) style of football has created a lasting affection for the team. I would say that the love of La Liga, especially teams like Real Madrid and FC Barcelona, has contributed The Spanish team also enjoys a huge fan following among the Mallu youth, mainly because of their love for Cristiano Ronaldo, who has been the model of the Portuguese team for quite a few years," said a football fan from Kerala. IANOS.
In recent times, the focus of sporting events in the country has slowly shifted from places like Kolkata and Mumbai to Ahmedabad. The city is full of passionate football fans and one spoke fondly of the city's love for Ronaldo. "I remember we had a CR7 club in Ahmedabad. And I vividly remember how they took to the streets after Portugal won in 2016. 2021 It was the year of COVID, but I can guarantee you that this year, places like "TopSpin (club) will be full, especially when Portugal plays and since this is Ronaldo's last Euro Cup, who knows if he wins, then the underground community of lovers "CR7 will definitely take a short walk on the Sabarmati river bank at night," a Real Madrid fan and resident of Ahmedabad told IANS.
Messi and Ronaldo have been the epicenter of world football for the last two decades. The ongoing Euro Cup has been a springboard that has showcased incredible talent from youngsters like Yamine Lamal and Jamal Musiala. One fan in particular spoke about his bond with the Euro 2024 hosts and how he watches the matches despite being away from his home as he is currently studying in Punjab.
"I have been a big fan of German football since 2010, and watching them go from Schweinsteiger and Muller to Musiala and Wirtz has been an absolutely crazy experience. The good thing is that I am not alone, people here in Punjab are crazy about football too. Excitement during the Euro Cup is very visible here, with match projections installed in every possible corner of the city It seemed like an occasion during the 2022 World Cup when artists came to perform at the projections before the semi-finals or. the final, and I expect no less during the Euro. "The home grounds are booked to capacity with a screen installed right in the middle of the ground, ensuring the vibes are impeccable, and I expect no less. The arrangements plus the ample space in front of it make it the place to during a match, it wouldn't be unreasonable to say that it looks a lot like the famous Boxpark in London," the German football fan told IANS.
Over the years, Indian football fans have become accustomed to foreign fans trolling and questioning their dedication to international football, but despite having to watch matches at odd hours and living in a country where cricket dominates all sports discussions, the football fraternity has built a strong and unbreakable community to express their love for the beautiful game.
