How does soccer influences our society?

Since soccer is so popular, it has a great influence on society. For example, the fashion these days; many people walk around wearing their favourite team or favourite soccer player jerseys and have labeled caps/hats. Myself, I have 3 Germany jerseys, a Germany hat with the colors of the their flag, a pencil, shorts and flags. I know I have lot but that just shows my love for that team and football (soccer). Soccer also influences the socialization and communication between the young generations. Those who love soccer but are not very outgoing begin to slowly become comfortable with talking and playing with others. This not only helps the person to be more social, but it also prevents loneliness and depression. Depression can lead to suicide in some cases and soccer has the ability to stop that sometimes. Soccer may have many good influences but it also has some bad influences too, just like any other famous sport.This amazing gameplay can cause a lot of problems such as, physical conflicts between two players or more because of negative comments/ a great disagreement. There could be physical and verbal conflicts because of a somewhat hatred to different referees in reason of their missed vision, interruption in the game and their cheating tricks, etc. I for one, hate when the referees cheat. I get so mad and frustrated because one little mistake of the other team can change the whole game around. Everything counts in a soccer game.

The famous soccer players like Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Zidane are heroes and idols to so many kids all over the world. These kids look up to heroes to someday becoming exactly like them. They copy their gestures, strategies and give it all that it takes to reach their dream. My brother is one of those kids as it was mentioned in my last blog. They really are great human beings because they also influence the future of many people, but of course with that comes responsibility. If one of them make a huge mistake regarding their behaviors or actions, some kids and adults will be disappointed and stop looking up to them, but there are others that will follow in their footsteps which could be a problem later on in their life. One of those players named above is taking very good actions and has a great behavior. It is Cristiano Ronaldo. Ronaldo donated money to a little 10 month baby's operation. That is an outstanding thing to do, especially for someone that is rich. Usually we would think the rich is very cocky and loves their money a lot but Cristiano showed us that not all are like that. I am very happy about his action. In my opinion, if you have a lot of money, you should at least donate some to the poor people and charity. Being over protective about all of that wealth that you probably don't need seems kind of selfish but everyone can definitely do whatever they want with their money. I am not in place to tell them what to do but I am just saying it would be nice to donate like Cristiano Ronaldo. Certainly he is not the only one who does these kinds deeds but he is a very nice example. 

Playing soccer improves the health of a person. You become more fit and it reduces fatigue. Since soccer is played outside most of the time, vitamin D is gained by the sun and gives a nice glow to the face and body, rather than being pale or yellow. FIFA World Cup had commercials promoting Coca-Cola and the big tournament, which is a good profit for the economy and increases the popularity of the sport. I am so sure that the whole world drinks and loves Coca-Cola, so the ad would have many viewers. As you can see, soccer influences society in numerous different ways; the fashion, the health, the communication and socialization, conflicts, economy, good deeds, etc. 


Click on the video below to watch the Coca-Cola ad provided by the FIFA World Cup 2014.

Used Sources

Ronaldo donating money
http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/soccer-dirty-tackle/cristiano-ronaldo-donates--83-000-to-pay-for-sick-child-s-operation-155950192.html 

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2579466/Cristiano-Ronaldo-astonishing-gesture-pays-operation-10-month-old-baby.html