At Mekkad near Nedumbassery, the report says Salu Paul, 60, has maintained his home in Brazil colours since 2006. His connection dates back to 1986, when the generation of Sócrates and Zico made Brazil a first team for many Indian supporters.
The compound reportedly carries the words “House of Brazil”, alongside flags, player images and a large football. Even his school vans follow the theme, featuring stars including Neymar and Vinícius Júnior. The branding turns personal loyalty into a visible local landmark.
The most significant detail is not the paint but the purpose. A large screen and rows of plastic chairs reportedly transform the property into a viewing venue during major matches.
That matters in a football culture where access and atmosphere often depend on community. Children, women and families are said to attend, making the house a more inclusive alternative to some conventional match screenings. The result is a supporter space built around participation rather than decoration.
Around 20 kilometres away, Joy Uthuppu’s home reportedly makes the case for Argentina. His support began with Diego Maradona in 1986 and later deepened through Lionel Messi, whose Barcelona years also changed Joy’s club allegiance.
The report says Joy has hosted neighbours for matches since 1994, while his work running a sports shop, coaching teams and organising local leagues extends the same passion beyond the World Cup. His home reflects a rivalry, but also a shared language: Brazil and Argentina supporters both use football to bring people together.
As the next major tournament approaches, these houses will remain reminders that Kerala’s football culture is measured not only in trophies or television audiences, but in the communities built around the game.