Football = ?

While having a kick with my bro earlier today at the field near my place, I jokingly asked him if I can try out as a striker since I managed to dribble through him. To which do you have the speed? or stamina? Without hesitation I replied "is another word for striker.... speed?"
Is another word for goalkeeper...height?
Is another word for winger or midfielder....stamina and vision?

The answer my friend is NO...

Months ago my friend Brandon posted in his blog the glorious nation of France in football. It got me thinking as my favorite goalkeeper is Fabien Barthez. I started looking through a number of french goalies such as Gregory Coupet and Jeremie Janot and realized that many shared the same characteristics as I did.

ONE -They enjoy playing eccentrically or uniquely.....such as playing in a fun spirit and basically trying new tricks and saving moves during the games.
TWO- They are keen and well adapted in one on one saves.(maybe they use to play futsal too :))
THREE-They were short !!!!

THEY WERE SHORT!!THEY WERE SHORT!!! THEY WERE SHORT

I'm happy to say that most french goalkeepers were considered below average height of goalkeepers compared to the likes of Van Der Sar and Cech..

What I'm trying to say is that in football, you can never let anyone or anything limit your expectations and game play.
- Just because your short and not as fast as many other strikers doesn't mean you can't be good in dribbling , playing in the offensive zone or great in finishing.
-Just because you don't have a strong stamina doesn't mean you can't play the ronaldinho or cristiano way...play beautifully ,,,,play football the fun way with tricks and put in joy to it.
-Just because you are not in your ideal shape or size....doesn't mean you can't kick ass in the field

Friends football is more than just what they expect from you. I had played with many of my friends in Canaan that played with so much heart and joy that you can see nothing limits them in their play. I have many to name but here are some very influential players. I won't be pointing out names yet but I know some with physical limits BUT their spiritual and football touch overpowers it. They use replacements for whatever they have. If my friend was strong and tall he used his advantage in bringing the ball up and pushing up offensively. If he was not as tall, he used a mixture of tricks and skills and his center of gravity to control the ball nicely and own you with his footwork.

My point is football has no limits. Play with heart and most importantly play with happiness and joy. CELEBRATE when you score with your friends. Enjoy your glory and success. Point up to the air and honor God and people you are grateful for. Theres no posers in football , no lame wannabe trying to act cool, there is nothing wrong with celebrating....Play with God on your side!....Hey theres nothing wrong with having the greatest player to be on your side...

Football = Heart , Joy ,Confidence , with God.

Joga Bonito ...Play Beautifully