The true concept of professionalism

Youssef Al-Ahmad

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November 18, 2022

Undoubtedly, it was a harsh result that our team was exposed to against Argentina in the international friendly, as the scenario of events did not deviate from the text of the expected readings, given the differences in talent, skill and physical strength that are indisputable against the two opponents.

It also demonstrated the actual meaning of professionalism, and showed the great difference in performance, effectiveness, and how to deal and react to every movement within the rectangle.

The scene confirmed from the first moment and with the passage of minutes that we need years of work and construction in order to reach a level that matches these teams, from which we are separated by a long distance of time, as there is a difference between here and there. Countries have to struggle with competitors in order to reach and remain within the orbit of adults, in a way that enhances its position and global football presence.

There is no dispute that our players were not required to do more than come out with the least losses, and benefit from this experience with a global elite to learn from it and gain experience, especially when facing a historical stature and talent such as Lionel Messi, for whom the stands were filled with attendance, as he is not like any talent, and is not compared to others. The players, being one of the rarities of this time, and the truth of those who described him as a player who came from "another planet", to add fun, beauty and art to the round, and he still is, even though he has reached the autumn of his life in the stadiums.

Therefore, the true concept of professionalism is not a contract, privileges, and fame, as much as it is a system and lifestyle that the player should imbibe from childhood, through the different age stages, and up to the adult category, which is also rooted within his mentality and behavior as an integrated approach to living from eating, sleeping, exercises, then discipline inside and outside. Fences.

There are models that we can be guided by, such as Japan, which has become a footballing power to be reckoned with, after it radically changed its sports system, and through years of work, effort and patience, to turn today into a semi-permanent member of the World Cup. Easily falls between the lines of big confrontations.

Professionalism is not a contract, advantages and fame, as much as it is a system and a way of life.

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