There is not a sporting event in the world that is more meaningful and important than the FIFA World Cup. But all is not sweetness and light, and a sour taste lingers in the mouth about this year's tournament. (JohnMolinaro)
The power of national representation is, by no means, unique to soccer. But the World Cup manages to elicit a more passionate, fervent and almost religious-like following from more fans around the world than any other event.
“The biggest patriotic act that most people engage in is cheering on their team during the World Cup. It reaches people who have no interest in football otherwise. It reaches them at a profound level because it is their country and their people being represented in the eyes of the rest of the world.”
But all is not sweetness and light, and a sour taste lingers in the mouth about this World Cup. Twelve years have passed since Qatar won the right to stage this tournament via a FIFA bidding process marred by allegations of bribery and corruption. Controversy over the tiny Gulf nation’s selection as host continues to rage on for a variety of reasons.
“Today, I feel Qatari. Today, I feel Arab. Today, I feel African. Today, I feel gay. Today, I feel disabled. Today, I feel a migrant worker,” Infantino said with a straight face.
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