SPORT
World Cup: Expect the Unexpected
Portia Rampa
June recess won’t be the same,
like ones of the past three years
for soccer lovers. It is fascinating,
entertaining and absorbing. Despite
the political outrage and protests
occurring in Brazil; so far the World
Cup is looking impressive and exciting. You are watching your favourite
teams, you are glued to your screen
so intense that when your sister or
brother passes by in front of the TV
screen you would feel like biting
them. During this period, fans will
feel a deep emotional pain when
their teams have lost.
You are certainly in the coaches’
shoes, even the truest of the true
fans may find that their faith is
tested when things aren’t going well
for their beloved team. It’s amazing
how the soccer fever can play hard
on your emotions and take all your
attention, you don’t even focus like
this in class. A call from the toilet
can wait, some fans would hold on
for minutes until half-time or full-time
then later respond to the calling.
You have forgotten about that girl or
boy for a moment.
You don’t blink an eye, heart pounding, sho