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An international football player was reportedly assaulted and racially abused in Kerala's Malappuram, a video of which has now gone viral on social media.
The incident reportedly occurred a few days ago near Areekode, a town known for its passion for the sport. Videos of the assault have also gone viral on social media.
According to reports, the football player is from Ivory Coast and was beaten up during a soccer match between local clubs near Areekode in this northern Kerala district known for its craze for the sport. The footballer later filed a complaint with the Malappuram District Police Chief detailing the racial abuse and physical assault he endured during the match.