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With the counting of the local body election votes concluded and the UDF reclaiming the Corporation, the city’s sporting venues are seeing a full-scale resumption of activity today. Local cricket and football academies, including FC Kerala and various tennis-ball leagues, have immediately restarted their schedules, while the Thrissur Corporation Stadium is being readied for the massive crowd expected at tomorrow’s professional semi-final.

After a brief postponement due to the local body elections and security priorities, Thrissur Magic FC is all set to host Malappuram FC in a high-stakes semi-final showdown at the Thrissur Corporation Stadium on December 15, 2025. Finishing second in the league table with a solid defensive record, the “Magic” are looking to capitalize on their home-ground advantage and the energy of their passionate local supporters. The squad, led by experienced coach Andrey Chernyshov, heads into the knockout stage with high morale, particularly after defeating Malappuram 2-1 in their last regular-season meeting. This winner-takes-all clash is the talk of the city, with fans eager to see star performers like Ivan Markovic lead the team toward the grand finale of the Super League Kerala. Security has been reinforced at the stadium to ensure a smooth and electrifying experience for the thousands of football enthusiasts expected to fill the stands.