My Favorite Sport-Soccer. Masood Ali

Saturday, May 24, 2008

Many in the Maldives know me as a staff member of Dhiraagu or others know me as a TV presenter. Now some may associate me with DhiTV. But not many know me as a great fan of soccer, including even my closest friends. When my friends know how current I am with what is happening in different soccer leagues, some are surprised and can not believe. My very close friend Khaleel, once told me while talking on DhiFM morning show that he strongly feels that I should now become a soccer coach.

Since the famous World Cup of 1986, I have been following soccer. I am fortunate to host TVM live coverage of World Cup 1998 and Euro 2000 which increased my interest in it.

However, back then it was very difficult to follow it. What I knew was only based on what the famous local sports journalist, Imad would tell me. Now with the introduction of Cable TV and Internet in the Maldives, all your need is available.

I am a great fan of Zidane and Thierry Henry. Would you believe that I have a big poster of Henry in my living room?

I support France and follow English Premier League. I watched almost all Arsenal matches in the last 3 seasons of the Premier League . You know now, that I support Arsenal.

One thing I have not been able to answer is, why I support Arsenal. I know from my heart, I am happy when they win and sad when they lose, and when I know that they can not win the title, I lose interest in the whole competition.