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Essay / The importance of football - 976
“Football is more than just a sport, it is a community. » Jack Lang, a professional soccer athlete from Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, told Sports Illustrated: "Language and the use of words both mirror a society, reflecting its nuances while beautifying them...the game and the language that describes it, we are engaged in an ongoing dialogue – scrambling for positions, conceding ground, stretching out before abruptly snapping back into reconciliation. Lang, who has since played for the Rio De Janeiro soccer team for the first time in 2013, didn't realize what a huge symbol of hope the sport represents for people. The more games he played, the more hope and joy people received (Lang, The Far Post 2013). Lang wasn't the only one to recognize this; in fact, many non-governmental organizations use the community attributes of football to promote peace within nations. Known as the most popular sport, football has also played a vital role in the reconciliation of nations. Generally, this sport is called “football” all over the world and it has brought traditional enemies together in peace and even gone so far as to end wars. For example, in 1914, during World War I, front-line British and German troops laid down their weapons on Christmas morning to play a modest game of football together. Just like in 1990, the war in Lebanon was suspended to watch the World Cup matches in Italy. This match certainly has its negative as well as positive connotations, such as stadium shoving, illegal behavior and over-enthusiastic fans resorting to violence against opposing fans, referees and even players, but what it What should be noted is that these negative behaviors are all committed as a unified act. What non-government suggests...... middle of paper ...... so far the organization has been well received in each of the countries. Each country has its own sector and each WANGO representative brings their own perspective and talents to the project. Non-governmental organizations that use football as a means of peace have found success among all mixes of countries as well as among young people. in them. Young people are our future, and when we strive to teach them peace, the potential for peace is greater in our future as well as theirs. This idea of trying to reach a younger generation in support of world peace is logical and innovative. Sometimes, as people from all backgrounds and backgrounds, convincing the next generation to agree with who or what we like is necessary to give us satisfaction. But true satisfaction will come when we see love overcome judgment. We