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Old 16th July 2018, 10:29
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I never used the word hero, and I would not complain at all if the English ignored their national football team, wins or losses. But the English, unlike any other nation I can think of, seem to feel that they are entitled to a historical greatness, which, when it fails to manifest itself, indicates someones betrayal somewhere. True enough - we others blame the referees, illness in the team, rotten luck and whatever we can thing of in that line for our losses. But the English blame their own players. Or have until now done so; an article I read a couple of days ago, illustrated by some ugly defamations on the front page of English tabloids, claims that a change in attitude can be noticed in the treatment this World Cup team has received. And to my mind, they did well, fought bravely, played a fair game entertainingly, had a star that actually shone, and could with a bit more luck have gone even further than they did.

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