Sanju Samson made a foray into the world of football, becoming the co-owner of the Malappuram Football Club, which competes in the Super League Kerala.
'Sanju is with us,' Malappuram Football Club said on Instagram.
Malappuram FC plays its home matches at the Payyanad stadium in the Malappuram district sports complex.
Led by India footballer Anas Edathodika, Malappuram FC made a winning start in the opening game of the inaugural Super League Kerala after beating Forca Kochi 2-1 at the Jawaharlal Nehru international stadium in Kochi.
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