Tuesday, July 6, 2010

Why soccer’s biggest stars failed to shine


Soccer’s superstar players never materialized here at the World Cup. The game’s best – Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Kaka, Wayne Rooney, etc. – often failed to lift their play and, in turn, their teams, to a level this grand stage demands.
The conventional wisdom on why: They were too selfish, unable to adapt to the team concept of a national squad. Unlike the past, the stars weren’t selfish enough.
Time changes in life. In this time, the star player must be humble and supportive. And not just on the field, but in all parts of team life. Obviously all players know they need others to make them better in the game. Someone has to pass them the ball. Or receive a pass. But off the field, is one for all, all for one really the best concept?

HOW ABOUT US? INDIVIDUAL SKILLS OR TEAM WORK?