This year’s Fifa World Cup in Russia was one of the most celebrated, successful and surprising tournaments in recent history. Fans saw some big powerhouses like Germany, Spain, and Argentina face stiff competition from nations, who are not known football teams, like South Korea, Russia, and more.
Moreover, several other nations such as Croatia, Senegal, Japan, and even Uruguay performed exceptionally well, outshining various countries in the process. Nevertheless, at the end of the month, France became the champions of the season.
This World Cup was not just a successful tournament for the champions but even for several nations who managed to prove a point on an international platform. Several players were determined and came on top, no matter the size of the opposition. Upsets like Japan defeating Columbia, or when South Korea weathered the German storm, were entertaining.
It was not just a football tournament where there were winners and losers. Instead, it was God’s way of providing a source of inspiration to all the people, teaching them and inspiring people to believe in themselves and performing. This can be practiced in other aspects of life.
This World Cup also proved that no matter what a person’s stand or status, life can be made better with hard work and by becoming mentally tough. For example, the Russian team was the underdog when they faced Spain in round of 16, however, just by toughing out their defences and staying mentally strong they prevailed, stunning the Spaniards and winning that match.
This year, the players’ determination and never-give-up attitude sparked a ray of hope and hunger back in people’s everyday lives and circumstances.
- The reader is a freelance writer based in Dubai
