Malappuram, May 23 -- With just 22 days left for the FIFA World Cup football tournament to kick off, Malappuram Municipality has taken the first kick in style.

A giant sculpture featuring a football and a booted leg performing a bicycle kick, made entirely from discarded plastic bottles, has been installed on the divider at Kunnummal, once again showcasing Malappuram's deep passion for football to the world.

Municipal Chairperson V.T. Rinisha said the initiative aims not only to welcome the World Cup but also to spread awareness against plastic waste. She added that the municipality is also considering setting up large-scale facilities, including a fan park, as part of the World Cup celebrations in the town.

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