Before starting the crazy discussions between who is better, Messi or Cristiano, Pelé or Maradona, I will pick a player who with the assistance of his impact and popularity stopped a civil war in his country.
In 2005 , the Ivory coast was in a conflict, the nation totally separated, day to day conflict, and deaths.
After the Ivory Coast managed to qualify for a World Cup, Didier Drogba took advantage of the victory to address the people of his homeland:
"Citizens of the Ivory Coast, from the north, south, east and west, we ask you on our knees to forgive each other. Forgive. Forgive. A great country like ours cannot surrender to chaos. Put down your weapons and organize free elections"
In a war that had been going on for almost 4 years and 3,000 deaths, after that message of peace and union that the player gave, the two sides of the war decided to cease fire.
As I told you before, with this answer I didn't want to fall into the classic debates. Didier Drogba did something that literally changed the world and not only sportingly, that's why I chose him as the best player in the world.
Drogba's leadership characteristics have for some time been noticeable a long ways past the football pitch; most strikingly in October 2005, when he called for rival political groups in his country to set out their arms. While it isn't altogether precise that his mediation forestalled further struggle.
His ability to play the role athlete-as-activist was reminiscent of incredible athletes like Jackie Robinson and Muhammad Ali.
Before starting the crazy discussions between who is better, Messi or Cristiano, Pelé or Maradona, I will pick a player who with the assistance of his impact and popularity stopped a civil war in his country. In 2005 , the Ivory coast was in a conflict, the nation totally separated, day to day conflict, and deaths. After the Ivory Coast managed to qualify for a World Cup, Didier Drogba took advantage of the victory to address the people of his homeland: "Citizens of the Ivory Coast, from the north, south, east and west, we ask you on our knees to forgive each other. Forgive. Forgive. A great country like ours cannot surrender to chaos. Put down your weapons and organize free elections" In a war that had been going on for almost 4 years and 3,000 deaths, after that message of peace and union that the player gave, the two sides of the war decided to cease fire. As I told you before, with this answer I didn't want to fall into the classic debates. Didier Drogba did something that literally changed the world and not only sportingly, that's why I chose him as the best player in the world. Drogba's leadership characteristics have for some time been noticeable a long ways past the football pitch; most strikingly in October 2005, when he called for rival political groups in his country to set out their arms. While it isn't altogether precise that his mediation forestalled further struggle. His ability to play the role athlete-as-activist was reminiscent of incredible athletes like Jackie Robinson and Muhammad Ali. |
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