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I have always thought that one (of the many) reasons that I did not become a footballer was because
I am too intelligent. In fact, as has often been the case, with some notable exceptions (Jorge
Valdano, Socrates, Ruud Gullit....), intelligent footballers seems to be more the exception that
the rule, and at a time when the media scrutiny is so intense, the demand on a bit of brains in
footballers
Tonight is the Spanish Copa de Rey semifinal between Valencia and FC Barcelona. FC Barcelona
defeated Real Madrid in the semifinal, after which it has been widely proclaimed that FC Barcelona
will now win the tournament. Only the most die-hard Valencia fans believe otherwise. I don´t
believe otherwise.
In life there are many things you cannot choose: you cannot choose your parents, where you are
born, even whom you love is a difficult one: against all logic, a man may fall madly in love with
some third-rate, cranky, controlling, selfish, unfaithful and evil bitch with a minority complex.
Football is most often a mere reflection of life itself, where a man walks from happiness to
sadness, from
In life there are many things you cannot choose: you cannot choose your parents, where you are
born, even whom you love is a difficult one: against all logic, a man may fall madly in love with
some third-rate, cranky, controlling, selfish, unfaithful and evil bitch with a minority complex.
Football is most often a mere reflection of life itself, where a man walks from happiness to
sadness, from
I was recently in the most wonderful country in the world, Colombia, where the U-20 World Cup is
currently taking place. The atmosphere is great as Colombians greet the world with their usual
smiles, hospitality and friendliness.Except if you are Argentine... I had made nothing of an
incident between the Argentinean team during a match against Egypt and the fans in Medellín until,
last Saturday,
I have in general been happy about Venezuela´s performance in the Copa América, mostly because it
is nice to see people here so happy for their side. However, I have before said that Venezuela is a
footballing ignorant country, and I think that the TV broadcasting today showed it all: while the
final between Uruguay and Paraguay was taking place, the TV channel that has shown much of the
I am a MAN, and men don't cry.Unless it is football of course.As the last times disappointments
pass, although leaving a scar, it leads me to reflect about times when football has, if not made me
cry, at least made me so fucking depressed that I swore never to watch football again.Mostly until
the following match.
<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 21 <![endif]--> I love football. Wherever I go it has
brought me friends and a life. Except here in Venezuela. At first I was happy that apparently with
my usual karma for this (everywhere I visit, the country starts doing well football-wise; I must be
a fucking lucky charm, at least in something!
And this is my last post. It is simply too fucking depressing. All teams I ever support always lose
and play like shit.I don´t even have anyone to watch football with in this football-ignorant
country, but it is not worth watching football when it just makes one´s life worse than it already
is.I am going to find another hobby.
Mexico lost its third consecutive match of the Copa América today, and was for the first time ever
eliminated in the first round of this tournament. However, there is much reason to be optimistic
about the future if you are a fan of the North American nation. Just before the Copa América
Mexico was awesome in winning the North American Gold Cup, with an excellent side with great
attacking power.
I am not a fan of the team, but know about football, so: How in the world can it be that River
Plate, RIVER PLATE, has been relegated!?!?!!? After some meager years, this last tie 1-1 against
Belgrano sealed the Argentinean giants' darkest chapter.River Plate is one of the most legendary
clubs in the world.
