World Cup 2008

So it starts again. Once every 4 years, i turn into a fanatic fan of football, and an avid fan for the next 3. This year, it's for me closer than ever to home. Working for a german company while the world cup is going on in their very own country, has brought me alot closer to this cup than any other. So, the slogan for 2008 WC is a time to make friends and stop racism. And even during the first few games, i have seen things which perhaps brought a slight twinkle of tears to my eyes.
Argentina and Ivory Coast showed each other what true sportmanship meant by both foregoing the ball-kick that had been the result of a messy tug of war, or when Mexico won against Iran and the Mexican goal keeper was comforted by every single one of his team-mates at the end of the game for not being able to save the first goal but still went on kicking and gave a performance. Or better still when the Mexican team aligned themselves and walked towards and bow to their fellow country-men who have travelled far to cheer on their team, or when the Iranian players thanked their supporters even though they had lost. This display of the uniting of hearts and patriotism shown by everyone at the Cup is what makes football really great and i do believe that words alone are insufficient to describe what one feels when they are watching this brilliant game.

Viva la football