Soccer-roo, soccer-boos
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
I wanna talk about soccer. Before I was a tennis freak, I was a soccer freak. I scored some spectacular goals over the course of my life so far and I always found reasons why its one of the most loved sports in the world.
1. Simplicity
It doesn't require much to play. All you need is a ball and 2 walls that face each other and are adequately spaced apart. It really is a simple game. Get the ball into the opponent's goal without using your hands.
2. The greatest feeling of a goal
Its the greatest feeling in the world once you score a goal. Cristiano Ronaldo should best attest to that.
3. Teamwork
Its a team game. Like any other team game, everyone has an important role to play. I'm not going to go ranting on about how important teamwork is because I'm sure you heard about it in motivational posters, emails, books and blah.
4. Essence of the sport
Its always joy to see people (anyone, not just Cristiano Ronaldo) handle/dribble the ball well. Control, skill, deft touch. Its really evident in soccer.
Now there're my reasons for why I just love soccer. And there are also reasons why I am just disappointed with the stage that soccer is at now.
1. Unfair play
Soccer is a sport. Sport was meant for competition in goodwill and honorable sportsmanship. But now we have role models all around the world faking injury when tackled or physically provoked. It is so absurd! The will to win must always be governed by fairness.
2. Idiotic fandom (this is the worst point)
The fans are idiots. No, I'm not against any team. I'm for Liverpool now, but I not against Everton and I don't hate their guts. I can't even begin to describe the sheer hate some fans have for some rival club of theirs. What does it stem from? I mean, this is sport!
I've heard fans go, "Shit those bastards scored against us again. Referee Kayu! Bloody (insert rival club name here)!" What is this? This isn't sport.
Even heard of, "YES we scored! Those lousy mofos' don't stand a chance against us! WE OWN THEM, NOOBS."
Sound like someone you know? Thats because there are so many of these kind of fans out there. No matter what side you are on, you cannot put down your opponent with insults because if you do, your team is better/worse than that.
I love soccer. But so many people have made this sport unbearable to comfortably talk about without aggravating point about your own team. Just think about it. Has anyone ever been complimented in soccer/professional soccer for being SPORTSMAN-LIKE?
1. Simplicity
It doesn't require much to play. All you need is a ball and 2 walls that face each other and are adequately spaced apart. It really is a simple game. Get the ball into the opponent's goal without using your hands.
2. The greatest feeling of a goal
Its the greatest feeling in the world once you score a goal. Cristiano Ronaldo should best attest to that.
3. Teamwork
Its a team game. Like any other team game, everyone has an important role to play. I'm not going to go ranting on about how important teamwork is because I'm sure you heard about it in motivational posters, emails, books and blah.
4. Essence of the sport
Its always joy to see people (anyone, not just Cristiano Ronaldo) handle/dribble the ball well. Control, skill, deft touch. Its really evident in soccer.
Now there're my reasons for why I just love soccer. And there are also reasons why I am just disappointed with the stage that soccer is at now.
1. Unfair play
Soccer is a sport. Sport was meant for competition in goodwill and honorable sportsmanship. But now we have role models all around the world faking injury when tackled or physically provoked. It is so absurd! The will to win must always be governed by fairness.
2. Idiotic fandom (this is the worst point)
The fans are idiots. No, I'm not against any team. I'm for Liverpool now, but I not against Everton and I don't hate their guts. I can't even begin to describe the sheer hate some fans have for some rival club of theirs. What does it stem from? I mean, this is sport!
I've heard fans go, "Shit those bastards scored against us again. Referee Kayu! Bloody (insert rival club name here)!" What is this? This isn't sport.
Even heard of, "YES we scored! Those lousy mofos' don't stand a chance against us! WE OWN THEM, NOOBS."
Sound like someone you know? Thats because there are so many of these kind of fans out there. No matter what side you are on, you cannot put down your opponent with insults because if you do, your team is better/worse than that.
I love soccer. But so many people have made this sport unbearable to comfortably talk about without aggravating point about your own team. Just think about it. Has anyone ever been complimented in soccer/professional soccer for being SPORTSMAN-LIKE?
posted by Spider-knight™ @ 18:49
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