Welcome to trust the game, a new blog created by the coaches of City Football Club (“City F.C.”) to share the excitement and wonders of football in all its forms. From the hallowed grounds of Camp Nou and Old Trafford to the roughshod streets of Rio and the sandy fields of Ghana, a ball is changing the world.
The emergence of online video-sharing libraries like YouTube and the blogosphere make this one of the most exciting times to be in love with football. Moments after a brilliant free kick or a heart-stopping display of ballhandling genius, millions of fans can watch clips on demand as many times as they please. World-class matches are now streamed live over the internet, so that a kid with a laptop can watch the beautiful game’s greatest stars from a hammock on the beach.
trust the game serves to point out our favorite moments, to highlight news that should interest young fans and to draw attention to new philosophies and styles of play. For football’s scholars and worshipers alike, trust the game aims to be a daily starting point for enjoying the myriad of cultural and philosophical complexities inspired by the world’s game.
