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Heroes and Villains

A hero is a villain
   to the side that just got beat.
Great futbol heroes score big goals, 
   most use their head or feet.

(anti-tribute to Diego Maradona)

Written 22 Dec 2020

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Brian Strand

December 31, 2020 at 6:16 AM

Yes John,but it is with your female section of US,it seems by your international success.Yes I followed (+played)soccer closely since 1946,(when an uncle joined a top London team as a pro) but my first love is cricket,but thats a lost art to you guys so I'll dwell no further.Who was the greatest in your sport that you saw live

John Watt

December 31, 2020 at 11:53 AM

Brian, thank you for your comment. I just now replied in a Soup mail. You are right about the women's soccer/football side bringing the U.S. much more success than the men.

Jack Horne

December 28, 2020 at 12:58 PM

LOL, witty & true

John Watt

December 31, 2020 at 10:15 AM

Thank you, Jack.

Andrea Dietrich

December 26, 2020 at 6:41 PM

congrats, yours was the funniest I saw!

John Watt

December 27, 2020 at 1:13 AM

Thank you! My soupmail explains more about this one ~ John

Paula Goldsmith

December 26, 2020 at 12:00 PM

Congratulations on your win. Few words with much said. Enjoy your win with blessings.....................

John Watt

December 27, 2020 at 1:13 AM

Thank you, Paula. Sometimes the fewer the better. Enjoy your day ~ John

Brian Strand

December 26, 2020 at 6:26 AM

Sadly no official var then John in soccer,pity that he marred his talent by this ever remembered 'goal' otherwise he was as unque as (as a dribbler)the one&only Stan Mathews of the 40/50's who I did see play just the once in 1953.Have you ever seen live any of you sporting greats?

John Watt

December 27, 2020 at 1:16 AM

As you are no doubt aware, the sport is not nearly as popular in the US as everywhere else. My city doesn't have a team, so the only chance to see it live is at the college level. I have seen him televised. I envy you seeing Stan Mathews live when you were young. Must have made a big impression. Thanks for the comment, Brian. I didn't know you were a fan of the beautiful game. ~ John

Kim Rodrigues

December 26, 2020 at 4:28 AM

Congratulations, John! Especially love those first two lines!

John Watt

December 27, 2020 at 1:17 AM

Thanks, Kim!

Mohan Chutani

December 26, 2020 at 3:36 AM

John, thanks for participating in my contest and congrats on your placement. You beautifully captured Maradona's contributions to soccer and very wittily referred to his hand of God goal without mentioning it. Best. Mohan

John Watt

December 27, 2020 at 1:18 AM

Thanks for the contest and the generous placement, Mohan. I hope there are more contests about sports in the future, I will be sure to participate! Best, John