Football is not just about kicking a ball around. I invite Mario Dingli and John Guilliamier, who wrote that football is not culture, to watch a game and appreciate artists like Ibra, Messi, Ronaldo and so many others, mesmerising millions of spectators. I am confident that both gentlemen will then change their view.

Football is a craft engaged in by intelligent young people using deft touches, witty passes, body feints, alert minds, manly strength and respect for the rules of gentlemanly behaviour.

Football helps form character and keeps youth away from drug abuse. Above all, football is a physical game played with a lot of team spirit.

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