Upset over Argentina's defeat, Kerala football fan goes missing, leaves suicide note
6 years, 6 months ago

Upset over Argentina's defeat, Kerala football fan goes missing, leaves suicide note

Deccan Chronicle  

Kottayam: A 30-year-old ardent fan of Argentina has gone missing from his home in Kottayam, reportedly over the South American team’s defeat in FIFA world cup match, police said on Friday. The man, identified as Dinu Alex, has been missing since 5 am Friday morning and left a note behind saying he was upset with Argentina's defeat and was going to end his life, police added. Dinu’s father said his son was a great fan of Lionel Messi, captain of Argentina, which has just one point from two games in so far in the world cup in Russia. The 2018 FIFA World Cup fever has gripped India and fans across the country are celebrating one of the biggest sporting events with enthusiasm.

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FIFA World Cup celebrations turn violent in parts of Kerala
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup celebrations turn violent in parts of Kerala

Hindustan Times  

Three people were stabbed in Kerala’s Kannur after an altercation between two groups Sunday night, whereas, three cops were injured in Kochi, police said following the night-long celebrations that turned violent in many parts of the state on the intervening night of Sunday and Monday as the fans celebrated Argentina’s glorious win against France in the 2022 FIFA World Cup. …

Messi fans overjoyed in south Asia after Argentina semi win
2 years, 1 month ago

Messi fans overjoyed in south Asia after Argentina semi win

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — Soccer fan Gazi Jahidul Haque was struggling to hide his concern before the Argentina and Croatia World Cup semifinal at Qatar’s Lusail Stadium. “This World Cup is not only important for Argentina, but also for Messi,” 35-year-old lawyer Haque said before the game, his voice barely audible as thousands behind him thronged to watch the match in …

Messi fans overjoyed in south Asia after Argentina semi win
2 years, 1 month ago

Messi fans overjoyed in south Asia after Argentina semi win

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Soccer fan Gazi Jahidul Haque …

Messi, Argentina, football frenzy: Kerala divided as FIFA World Cup fever takes hold
2 years, 1 month ago

Messi, Argentina, football frenzy: Kerala divided as FIFA World Cup fever takes hold

The Hindu  

Shortly after Argentina’s stunning loss to Saudi Arabia in the football World Cup in Doha on Tuesday, a call recording did the rounds on WhatsApp among Malayalees. RELATED: FIFA World Cup: Argentina’s 36-match unbeaten streak ends; Italy’s record stands The sliver of land wedged between the Western Ghats and the Arabian Sea has an eternal soft spot for football. | …

Argentina or Brazil? Football fans in India hedge their bets
2 years, 1 month ago

Argentina or Brazil? Football fans in India hedge their bets

Al Jazeera  

India may be cricket-crazy, but in the southern state of Kerala football is followed with religious fervor. He fondly remembers when he began watching football in 1998, his father bringing home a small colour TV just before Mario Zagallo’s side reached the final of the World Cup that year. “A lot of younger fans support Brazil because Argentina have not …

FIFA World Cup 2018: Argentina fans left wondering what to do after team’s exit
6 years, 6 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2018: Argentina fans left wondering what to do after team’s exit

Hindustan Times  

Argentina may have been knocked out of the FIFA World Cup 2018 in Russia, but plenty of their frustrated fans remain, holding tickets to finals they expected their team to feature in - while hoping desperately that bitter rivals Brazil get eliminated. Argentina fans react during the broadcast of the FIFA World Cup 2018 match between Argentina and France in …

Kerala football fan, who went missing after Argentina's defeat, found dead
6 years, 6 months ago

Kerala football fan, who went missing after Argentina's defeat, found dead

Deccan Chronicle  

Kottayam: An ardent fan of Argentina, who went missing after the South American team’s 3-0 loss to Croatia in 2018 FIFA World Cup, was found dead near Illikkal Bridge in Kottayam on Sunday, news agency ANI reported. The man, identified as Dinu Joseph, went missing since 5 am on Friday morning after Argentina suffered a defeat at the hands of …

Kerala: 'Heartbroken' Messi fan goes missing after Argentina's World Cup debacle; suicide note found
6 years, 6 months ago

Kerala: 'Heartbroken' Messi fan goes missing after Argentina's World Cup debacle; suicide note found

India TV News  

Unable to bear the thrashing Argentina received at the hands of Croatia late on Thursday, a die-hard Lionel Messi fan in Kerala has gone missing, leaving behind a suicide note saying he has nothing to look forward to now. Binu Alex, 30, who was last seen watching the FIFA World Cup match, according to his parents, has been missing from …

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