Day -816. #WorldCup2018
Yesterday I needed inspiration to come up with something. And I did.
Today is a little harder. I always hope (romantically and probably
unrealistically) that by the time I get to day -1 the problems in the
world today will be resolved and we can all enjoy the football. The
latest tragically sad ongoing story is Turkey. The three way battle
between the government, the Kurds and Isis is claiming far too many
lives; civilians or military, Turks or tourists
is immaterial, they are still people. Another suicide bombing in
Istanbul today left 5 dead. Turks love their football. The support for the big
teams is some of the craziest, passionate in the world. Will those football
supporters care tomorrow whether Galatasaray or Fenerbache win the huge lstanbul derby? I'd
guess the answer would be yes because sport and football is the almost
pretend alternative world we need to disappear into when tragedy
strikes. But here's to hoping for a safer happier Turkey long before we
get to day -1.
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