Success is so addictive that even when you succeed it doesn't seem to be enough. Because of this misguided thinking, a number of footballers have succumbed to the temptation of substances as addictive or even more addictive than prestige to enhance their qualities on the field. Tempted by their desire for glory, their excesses end …
Anyone who has ever played a video game related to the sport recognizes this face. Pierluigi Collina was voted the best referee in history at the end of the year. His impeccable professionalism propelled him to the top of a profession as far from the spotlight as it is focused on criticism. Since he hung …
“Football is a team sport until the goalkeeper makes a mistake and then it becomes an individual sport”. This quote from Alex Welsh perfectly defines the ingratitude of a profession that is as underrated as it is essential. It is absolutely illogical to blame them too much in defeats while in victories they are given …
In an ecosystem where talent is scarce, professionalism is on the rise. Today's football is no longer an acrobatic, even circus-like spectacle, but an exercise in survival. The modern re-enactment of David versus Goliath. Football is no longer impossible but unpredictable. Gone are the hammering games, the easy games. This is demonstrated by the cup …
Football does not rest. It is a sport that requires a high level of physical demand as well as mental sacrifice. At the time I commented on the advantages of being a professional in this sport. However, the ins and outs of a career that, even when it reaches stardom, is severely rigid, are unknown. …
Clearly, given the current circumstances, we would all like to close our eyes and move on to the furore and festivities set out in Francis Scott Fitzgerald's novel "The Great Gatsby". However, in view of the sordidness that surrounds us, it is essential to seek an alternative within ourselves that will guarantee our survival. Well, …
From the creators of the European Super League comes the Conference League. Sorry to be so forward, but what a stupidity. A priori it is very nice to sell inclusion in the eyes of the world. However, beyond reaching players with less media coverage, the only interest generated by this competition is economic and for …
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Could the Vecchia Signora have become outdated? It seems unbelievable that its decline has become the differential element to increase the attractiveness of Serie A, when that was the main purpose of the arrival of Cristiano Ronaldo in 2018. Observing the events that took place during this first half of the season in Italy, we …
Antoine de Saint-Exupéry made of The Little Prince a masterpiece through which he invited us to know ourselves before judging others. In this blog, although its theme is of opinion beyond simple disclosure, I have always tried to leave aside the colours that dye my passion for this sport. However, this is an occasion when, …
Who has never seen the show "Who wants to be a millionaire" and put himself/herself in the role of the contestant? Who would you call to save your life? In sports planning it is sometimes necessary to ask for help as well. If the circumstances allow it, going to the transfer market is a more …
