Qatar World Cup Reflection: Day 13-14
On the eve of the World Cup final, one would expect for things to quiet down and become serene in anticipation of the big game. Anything but ... The massive party that is Doha had us with yet another busy weekend schedule, which started by attending the FIFA Legends Cup tournament, showcasing stars from yesteryear. This is a fun event, which brought back some happy memories of great players, the likes of Roberto Carlos and Ronaldinho- fan favorites to this day. So are others like Stoichkov, Kafu, Kaka, Higuita, Zambrano, Forlan, Kharja, Antar, Gomaa, and so many others. The tournament was played at the Khalifa Tennis Club with mini football fields, just enough, considering the stamina of these players. It was actually surprising to see a few of whose bodies have been totally transformed. Some like Wesley Sneijder still have skill but are now much bulkier. Almost all are slower. Made me wonder how tragically short the playing career of a football star really is. One minute you're on...