I never really envisioned myself ever watching soccer on television. Then there was the world cup. I think that the world cup stands for something more than just the game of soccer, and is a message to us all that team, pride, and unity, among other things, is what defines us as citizens. Whether you are a citizen of the US, England, Germany, or even the Ivory Coast, the World Cup has to mean something to each and every citizen of that respective country. To be honest, I think the MLS is a joke and could care less about professional soccer. However, the World Cup changes everything, and I think it should for everyone. You do not even have to follow sports, or be involved with them in any way. But the World Cup is more than just a game; it’s a way for people to come together and push aside all the problems, trials and tribulations many people face, to watch a game, and not just any game, the World Cup. Nationalism exists in all of us, and it never gets old to ride along with a chip on your shoulder, and cheer your country on. Or even other countries, who may not have the same opportunities, but get to put everything on the line in South Africa. Is the World Cup a symbolic representation of world peace? Might seemed farfetched to many, but that is exactly what it seems to do. Everything is put out on the table, and a worldwide ceasefire seems evident every four years.
