Thursday, March 19, 2020

Why the World Cup matters

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As a huge fan and disciple of the beautiful game of football, Alexander Sabadash finds his personal heaven every time the world unites for the World Cup. He has written about the World Cup being a commercial success in the past, but for this blog, Alexander focuses on how much the game brings everyone together, past economics and past territorial boundaries.
Football is a game played in practically every corner of the globe, by people of almost every age. There are countless leagues big and small, amateur and professional, school- and community-based that people join to enjoy the beautiful game. And in these games, millions of people dream of playing like their favorite superstars in the biggest matches of their lives.

And it doesn’t get any bigger than the World Cup, Alexander Sabadash mentions.

Image source: fifa.com
Yes, the World Cup is THE sports league and sports tournament of the world. Nothing comes close. Nothing compares. National teams earn their place to represent their countries with the best of the best playing and showcasing their skills. Yes, these are the same players that billions of people around the world have come to idolize.

Alexander Sabadash compares the World Cup to every football fan’s dream of seeing the current best players go up against each other in more than just friendly competition – pushing each other to the limit.

And once the victor has emerged, the world eagerly waits for another four years.