Some people think that football is a matter of life and death, and I am very disappointed with this attitude. I can assure you that this is much more important than that, "said Shankly, a famous Liverpool resident.
And he just explained the importance of football to some people.
First of all, for professional players:
1, football is a profession, and compared with conventional occupations, the career path of athletes is obviously more difficult and uncertain. Therefore, if you don't have extraordinary love and enthusiasm for football, it is difficult to surpass ordinary people and reach the peak.
Shank expressed his love for football more than life and death in this way. Football brings a sense of honor, belonging and self-worth. Fans and players have a strong sense of belonging and identity to the team.
3. Much like religion, the sense of identity and belonging brought by the collective can sometimes overcome and surpass the fear of life and death. And football gives players the opportunity to realize the value of life. This is why many players have expressed the feeling that "dying on the court is the happiest".