Malappuram – Youth Commission chairperson Dr. is a direct kicker without evading or cutting back on his stances or opinions. Thought Jerome. Same with football. There is no game outside of Argentina. Even on his Facebook profile, Chinta Jerome is shining in Argentina jersey. 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 an Argentina fan. 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 am a big fan of Argentina. My father is the basis of my love and knowledge of football. He passed away in 2010.
What about Argentina losing to Saudi Arabia?
∙ Many of my friends sent prank messages on my social media accounts and WhatsApp. Messages such as ‘want Boost or Horlicks to overcome fatigue’. I was in Kannur on the day of Argentina’s second match. I took a photo of myself and my mother Esther Jerome in front of the cutout of Messi who was there and put it on Facebook. ‘Victory is certain’ 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 matters and experts’ opinions.
Favorite star?
∙ Who else but Messi. Someone who just wants the team to win without insisting on scoring himself. Someone who tries to assist 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 the mighty Germany and Morocco defeated Belgium. Even when the world of football writes it off as impossible, it is especially beautiful to see such small teams succeed with incredible performances. Such victories also show the true spirit of football.
What about Malappuram’s football passion?
∙ Is not football’s own country? 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 football passion was evident.
World Cup hope?
∙ Brazil and Argentina in the final. Argentina cheats on it.