DAVID JAMES David Benjamin James plays as a goalkeeper and manages Kerala Blasters and is also the marquee player of the Indian Super League. What you found hilarious: Honking is not for warning and cars on the other side( he gesticulated losing control of the car.) What you love about Kerala: Despite Kochi being a city, it has a country side feeling to it. Enjoyed eating: I loved the food, I could not refrain but then I gained two kilos, so I’m sticking to masala omelet. Something that caught your attention: I was at Fort Kochi watching a Kathakali performance, and I was so fascinated. Someone was explaining the story to me, especially the the green-painted man( and he started contorting his face.) I later caught it on TV and I could not understand anything but a few moves( he breaks into a small dance showing off some mudras) that looked familiar. A few things you would love to skip: The pot Holes A movie you’ll watch: Happy New Year
HE GOAL KEEPERS It’s not always about scoring a goal but working towards one too. A rapid fire round with David James and Duleep Menon. DULEEP MENON Duleep started playing professionally only in 2008-2010, with Josco FC and Central Excise Ernakulam teams. In 2011, he left for higher studies in the UK. There Duleep played for semi-professional East Manchester United Club based in Manchester. One place you enjoyed traveling with the team: Mumbai, it was like being in New York and Kochi at once. From the room you could see the skyscrapers and glass and looking below, a typical Indian street with busy roads and small shops. Something funny that happens before a match: There are no curfews except on the eve of a match match , we better be in our room before David James sees us. Before the season ends you wish? I would love to get a picture with Alessandro Del Piero.
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