Tuesday, July 2, 2019

Requiem of a sports fan









Over the past five or so years I have seen a lot of soccer games. And in almost every one of them a team has lost. Even in the occasional tied game there is the lurking element that it is a kind of loss for both teams because ties in soccer are worth so much less than a win. So then let's just say that in every single one of this vast array of games I have had to watch a team lose.

It happened yesterday.

It happened today.

And it will, ugh, happen tomorrow.

I am too sensitive for this! I already bear a burden of grief. Where am I supposed to put all these losers? How big a heart do you think I have?

That last question was directed to god. I don't expect you to answer. Though go ahead if you like because god sure as hell won't be stepping up.

Excuse me. Let me just take a deep breath.

Okay. 

I am a strong person.

I think I could handle this. I have resources to draw on. I believe in myself.

I could probably endure a team losing in every game of soccer I watch. If only it wasn't so freakishly often the team I want to win.






2 comments:

  1. I'm sorry you're feeling blue. Don't worry! It will all get better soon!

    Of the teams remaining, who is your favorite? Did you see that Argentina plays Brazil tonight? I am back from my trip and ready to watch some soccer!!!!! First the women, then a quick round of errands, then back to the couch! Please let me know if there are any storylines I should look for--outside of the splendid new action hero Megan Rapinoe. Do you think Argenina has a chance?

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    1. Yes, well, talk about doom... I would be thrilled if Messi could pull out a masterclass and surprise Brazil- it would do much to assuage my sense of constant doom. I dream... but it's Argentina and I expect the worst. Where there is Messi there is hope but, no, we're doomed. As to women's, well, I kind of like The Netherlands, watch that Lieke Martens! And if England can exploit the shaky American back line, we could see a surprise. I hear the US aren't starting Rapinoe to put in someone speedier to counteract Lucy Bronze, the English right back who has been brilliant.

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