Any regular readers of the weekly SGM blog will have become familiar with these posts being quite witty and charismatic, however this week is about disappointment and heartbreakā¦ Welcome to life as an Arsenal fan.
As a lover of all sports, but mainly football and especially Arsenal, football has caused me heartbreak. From Arsenal losing to Barcelona in the Champions League final, to being embarrassed at the hands of Chelsea in the Europa League final. However, football has also brought me some of the best days of my life. For me personally, nothing can be compared to watching your favourite sports team win while surrounded by your friends, sharing a moment of euphoria. One of my personal favourites was coming back from 2-0 down in the 2014 FA Cup Final to end a nine-year trophy drought.
Through my love of football, I have been introduced to some friends for life with moments I will treasure forever. Football is such an international language that allows people of all ages, races, cultures, and backgrounds to communicate through and find common interests. To some, itās just 22 men/women running around kicking a ball, but to others, we are the ā12th manā. We are a part of the team, and nothing can ever beat the feeling of chanting on your side with a sense of belonging.
Last weekend I was fortunate enough to have been invited over to London for our Companyās Summer BBQ and since we had nothing planned for the Friday evening my wife suggested we try go down to Wimbledon and hope that we would be lucky to find tickets for the afternoon sessions, given it was raining […]
As an avid England fan myself I felt it only fitting to write about the āEuros Summerā. Our rollercoaster ride hit a high note with a dramatic penalty shoot-out win over Switzerland in the quarter-final. Sakaās stunning equaliser five minutes after Embolo scored was both relief and another sign that we only work under pressure. […]
Imagine sipping a refreshing strawberry daiquiri on the sun-drenched beaches of Cape Verde. This archipelago, nestled in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of West Africa, is a paradise of vibrant culture, stunning landscapes, and idyllic beaches. The combination of Cape Verde’s tropical climate and the cool, fruity taste of a strawberry daiquiri creates a […]