Maradona37
Well-known member
I could write a trademark long, elaborate and intricate post expanding on why, but not in the mood.
It really boils down to getting older (I am 43), players being young enough to be my kids rather than old enough to be my dad. Learning more about the world and the unfairness financially. And being supplanted by other stuff like my increasing love for film and books. Ironically film stars are part of that grossly overpaid set too but still.
I still love playing, even though I am not as good as I was. There's very few better feelings in life than going by four players and scoring, or setting up a great chance for someone else, and impressing people on the sidelines. But I find myself increasingly distracted while watching games now, and mainly focus on Man United games (as I am an ABU and derive pleasure from other teams scoring goals against them) and also international tournaments. Int. tournaments are like a festival and a bit of a throwback to pre Bosman football as you cannot just transfer in the best players.
I still see the World Cup as something supernatural. Something that is the pinnacle of every player's career. I grew up fantasising about growing up to score a hat-trick in the World Cup Final and I still daydream that sometimes. But the World Cup - as incredible as it is in prestige - is only every four years. Those other 47 months aren't the same.
Football just feels so so insignificant in the current climate.
Anyone else feel a diminishing passion for the game?
It really boils down to getting older (I am 43), players being young enough to be my kids rather than old enough to be my dad. Learning more about the world and the unfairness financially. And being supplanted by other stuff like my increasing love for film and books. Ironically film stars are part of that grossly overpaid set too but still.
I still love playing, even though I am not as good as I was. There's very few better feelings in life than going by four players and scoring, or setting up a great chance for someone else, and impressing people on the sidelines. But I find myself increasingly distracted while watching games now, and mainly focus on Man United games (as I am an ABU and derive pleasure from other teams scoring goals against them) and also international tournaments. Int. tournaments are like a festival and a bit of a throwback to pre Bosman football as you cannot just transfer in the best players.
I still see the World Cup as something supernatural. Something that is the pinnacle of every player's career. I grew up fantasising about growing up to score a hat-trick in the World Cup Final and I still daydream that sometimes. But the World Cup - as incredible as it is in prestige - is only every four years. Those other 47 months aren't the same.
Football just feels so so insignificant in the current climate.
Anyone else feel a diminishing passion for the game?
