Malappuram – Chairman of the Youth Commission Dr. is a direct kicker without avoiding or cutting back on his stances or opinions. Jerome thought. Same with football. There is no game outside Argentina. Even on his Facebook profile, Chinta Jerome shines in the Argentina shirt. When Chinta came to Malappuram during the World Cup, he spoke to Manorama about his football interests.
Argentina behind the will?
∙ Father C. Jerome was a fan from Argentina. When I was a kid, I used to watch him play. Gradually, I became a fan of Argentina. That love grew over the years. Now I’m a big fan of Argentina. My father is the basis of my love and knowledge of football. He died in 2010.
What about Argentina losing to Saudi Arabia?
∙ Many of my friends sent prank messages on my social media and WhatsApp accounts. Messages like ‘want Boost or Horlicks to overcome fatigue’. I was in Kannur on the day of Argentina’s second match. I took a picture of me and my mother Esther Jerome in front of the cut of Messi that was there and put it on Facebook. ‘Victory is sure’ was written. The same thing happened. Argentina won. In the first match, Saudi caught Argentina in an offside trap. Apart from watching the game, I try to read and understand all these technical issues and experts’ opinions.
Favorite star?
∙ Who else but Messi? Someone who wants the team to win without insisting on scoring themselves Someone who tries to help others and score goals with them. I see a good leader in Messi.
Things that gave you the most joy in this World Cup?
∙ Japan defeated mighty Germany and Morocco defeated Belgium. Even when the world of football dismisses it as impossible, it is especially wonderful to see such small teams succeed with incredible performances. Such victories also show the true spirit of football.
What about the football passion of Malappuram?
∙ Not a football country itself? Is there anything special to say? Father Jerome and mother Esther worked as teachers in various schools in Malappuram for 5 years. Before I was born. The influence of Malappuram in his father’s passion for football was evident.
World Cup Hope?
∙ Brazil and Argentina in the final. Argentina cheated on him.
