The Beautiful Game
 

Soccer - Perfect athletic expression

 

 

 

                 By DAMAIN CONTRERAS, 12

 

 

 

Soccer is the most beautiful sport in the world. After the Brazilian soccer great Pele named his autobiography My Life and the Beautiful Game the phrase has been adopted worldwide in dedication to all of those who have made the great game the beautiful game! I couldn't agree more.

 

The game is all about respect. No one is discriminated against because of skin color, race or beliefs. Football, or soccer in the US, is the most popular sport in the world. Fans all over the world can’t wait to get home from work to see their favorite team play. It is one of the greatest feelings to see the team you love win.

 

The World Cup is especially exciting because the best players from every country try to win the Cup and take the beautiful trophy home for their nation. People from each country get together to watch their national team play and celebrate together. Team USA made it to the Quarterfinals last summer and Americans were particularly interested in the outcome. Even in Dallas there were huge watch parties during the World Cup. Although the national team lost the game Americans seemed to embrace soccer -  the Beautiful Game - more than ever.

 

I play soccer and I personally think that is a great sport because of the many benefits in playing the game. Soccer can relieves stress. Whenever you’re playing or watching the game all you think about is having fun! Everything else is put aside and all your problems are gone.You also stay in shape and healthy. Sometimes it can be dangerous because injuries can occur. I’ve gotten hurt several times but I can honestly say that it was worth it because I learned how to avoid getting hurt.

 

If you are good enough you can have a great future playing the "Beautiful Game". Depending how much hard work you put in, it’s like investing in something big! Taking the risk to get somewhere you’d like to be, because people who take risks are the ones most likely to succeed.

 

To achieve my dreams I would like to play for a professional soccer team in Mexico and then move up to European leagues where all the best players compete. I hope to motivate the younger generations to give everything to achieve their dreams.

 

Soccer is clearly the best sport known internationally, the passion of fans watching it and playing it is just amazing. I don’t think that any other sport is as perfect and beautiful as soccer.

 

10.25.14