From the mud-slicked night tournaments to the World Cup flex-board wars, this is a deep dive into the obsessive and deep-rooted football culture of Kerala.
DirectorHasif Hakeem
WritersJushna Shahin, Thamjeed Thaha, Hasif Hakeem, Udas R Koya
The First Believers
Jul 10, 2026
Long before television, there were the writers. A pioneering generation of Malayalam journalists built an extraordinary football culture using nothing but ink and imagination.
The Keepers of the Game
Jul 10, 2026
A nonagenarian coach nurturing young talent, legendary players and the electrifying Sevens football: follow the story of those who shape Kerala's love for the beautiful game.
The Home Ground
Jul 10, 2026
Football in Kerala is deeply personal. From homes divided by club rivalries to families united behind a child's dream, the game is inseparable from Kerala's cultural identity.
