The Hindu·3 min read·medium
Chennai’s mini Brazil has a World Cup dream
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Elsa Sunny
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Residents of Vyasarpadi, a neighborhood in Chennai known as 'mini Brazil,' are deeply engaged in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The community shares a long-standing football tradition, with locals gathering to support players like Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal.
It is impossible to walk around Vyasarpadi, popularly known as the ‘mini Brazil of Chennai’, without running into a footballer.
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