The Other Football

Hey guys

In many other parts of the world, there exists another football. Soccer is what they call it here. And now is the biggest event for "soccerphiles", the 2006 FIFA World Cup held in Germany.

In Singapore, soccer is a national sport and favorite past time. It is played in schools from elementary through college. Many adults still play informal matches regularly even years after leaving school. It fosters camaraderie among the locals and is a wonderful way of keeping fit and healthy.

Played outdoors, it requires and builds good cardiovascular endurance. In addition, it develops good coordination between eye and body. With the climate here, a full match can easily leave you dripping with sweat...and feeling very good especially if your team wins.

As the World Cup progresses on, I'm sure you will find more than a few sleepy eyes in your workplace. All the best to all the teams!

AlejandroQ