In a stunning turn of events, Indian cricketer Sanju Samson has pulled off a surprise by purchasing a football club called Malappuram Football Club that competes in the prestigious Super League Kerala.

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With none other than Indian football sensation Anas Edathodika as captain, Malappuram FC commenced their journey into the league with an exhilarating 2-1 win over Forca Kochi at the Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium in Kochi.

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The team plays its home games at the Payyanad Stadium within the Malappuram district sports complex. Is this the beginning of a new era in Kerala football?

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