Building Bridges
Crossing the Cultural Divide
I just received an e-mail today from a reader in the UK. (Pretty to cool to think people other than my friends are actually reading this). Anyway, this reader is of Iraqi heritage and has been following my posts on an Iraqi Forum and then found this site.
Here is what he wrote
Hey there Terry!
Ive been reading your webcast thing and your postings on the aliraqi.org site. I just want to say that it is very refreshing to see someone like you! Big props for organising the ’friendly’ match between the supporters, it’s a really nice idea, i hope all involved have fun and make new bridges between our 2 countries! Also, although i want Iraq to win on Sunday I also hope Australia go far! All the best, An iraqi medic in the uk
Since we played our first match in Germany 2006, it has been our goal to play matches against supporter groups of other nations if possible when the Socceroos are playing. We truly believe that Football is not only the World Game, but The World Language. Travelling to foreign countries and meeting people from different cultures is a pleasure for us. Playing a game of Football is not a chore but a privilege when played in the right spirit.
We all want the same thing the world over, and as corny as it sounds, it is “World Peace”, and harmony. I just don’t think it is that hard.
Make no mistake, I will be gutted if we loose on Sunday, but in the end, it is only a game and I will wake up the next day and the sun will rise.
Cheers
Terry
May 29 2008 08:04 pm | General
