The World Cup Effect

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January 21, 2010 • Caleigh Dillingham  
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          The most important game of your favorite team’s career is riding on penalty kicks. If your favorite player scores this goal they will win the World Cup, if they don’t they can expect sheer disappointment from millions of people all over the world. The nervous player steps up to kick the ball. The whole world is silent and you can feel the tension in the air. All in unison the world is closely inching toward their television screen or even the green field in front of them.  After what feels like a lifetime, you can hear the ball rushing against the net. Your team has just won the World Cup! Tears, cheers and maybe even cursing break loose across the world. All now unified by not only this amazing kick but also the sport itself.

          The World Cup is one of the best examples of unity that the planet sees. Every four years all of the countries in the world come together to play what some call the best game ever invented: soccer. While this tournament may not seem like a big deal in the United States in other parts of the world you either qualify or literally die trying. The competition and seriousness that is invested into this tournament cannot be seen in any other sport competition watched throughout the globe.

          This year the Men’s World Cup will begin in June and is being held in South Africa. While playing in the tournament is an honor, hosting the tournament is an even bigger deal. During this economic downfall South Africa is most definitely in store for an economic boost. Due to hosting the tournament South Africa has just completed the Durban Stadium and it is ready for some playing time. The stadium, also known as the Mores Mabhida Stadium, includes a cable car. This means that visitors can rise to a viewing platform which allows you to view the ocean, city and field all at once. The South African government is also trying to improve their infrastructure in preparation for tens of thousands soccer fanatics that will soon flock to South Africa in upcoming June. 

          The competition in South Africa could be one of the best yet. Players such as Fernando Torres, David Beckham and Freddie Adu are sure to be promising. The World Cup brings tears of joy or sadness to many kids, women and even grown men all over the world. Be sure to tune in this summer and see which team brings home the golden trophy. This historic tournament will surely not be a disappointment.