It’s sometimes quite amazing what an acre of green grass with 22 grown men chasing a ball means to people of all nations and nationality.
Today I experienced that to its full effect. Chinese, English, Indian, French and American all watching the phenomenon that is foorball.
There was no hostility and no rivalry. It was pure admiration of the skills on show and the emotionally rollercoaster of seeing near misses, passionate tackling, athleticism, composure and great finishing.
We were experiencing the first 2 matches of the Emirates Cup, hosted by Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium. It was a beautiful day which lasted until we reached our car to make our way home.
If only the weather will be the same for tomorrow when my birthday celebrations begin and the reality of turning 30 sets in…
Today I experienced that to its full effect. Chinese, English, Indian, French and American all watching the phenomenon that is foorball.
There was no hostility and no rivalry. It was pure admiration of the skills on show and the emotionally rollercoaster of seeing near misses, passionate tackling, athleticism, composure and great finishing.
We were experiencing the first 2 matches of the Emirates Cup, hosted by Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium. It was a beautiful day which lasted until we reached our car to make our way home.
If only the weather will be the same for tomorrow when my birthday celebrations begin and the reality of turning 30 sets in…
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