If you’re of that rare species rooting for Croatia on Sunday, better confine yourself to the comfort of your couch! Occasionally, Pondicherry wears its French connection on its sleeve- and this weekend when France faces off Croatia, you will encounter strong waves of support for Equipe France!
If you want to yell ‘Allez les Bleus’ with fellow football fans , check out these live viewings in Pondicherry.
1. OPEN-AIR @ Le Cafe, Beach Road
By the beach, fresh breeze , feverish spirits and a energetic crowd to cheer your favourite team with!
2. EUROPEAN EVENING: @Alliance Francaise de Pondicherry, Rue Suffren
Due to high demand, seats for the finale at the auditorium at AFP are reserved only for members and students. Go early at 4 p.m. to catch the first movie of the European Union Film Festival ,opening on the same evening.
3. GARDEN GALA @ Consulat Général de France à Pondichéry
Catch a live transmission at the Consulat’s garden ! Limited seats and entry for members of the French community – check requirements here
4 GALLERY VIEW @Aurodhan Gallery, Kuruchikuppam
Sit back and take in the game surrounded by art and culture at this gallery in Kuruchikuppam!
5 FILM & FOOTBALL @ Santhi Inn, Nehru Street
Start Sunday evening with a documentary screening of ‘Ladies and Gentlewomen’, interact with the director , and later get all pumped up to cheer your team on this rooftop!
6. MUSIC AND AN EPIC MATCH @ Rendezvous Restaurant
What’s better than a live screening? Live music leading up to it and a few chilled beers. Starts at 7 p.m.
7 DRINK TO GOALS WITH FRIENDS @Crosskeys Restropub
With offers on starters and drinks, the restropub might be a good place to drink every time Lloris denies Croatia a goal!
8 THE CLASSIC COMBO @Storytellers Bar
For quite a few, beer and football are the classic pairing! The Bud90 match screenings are perfect for those who swear by this combo!
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This is by no means an exhaustive list. If we have missed a screening, please mention in the comments below.
