If you are one of those people who want to know about the Author of Global Soccer Peace, then you must first realize that he is not the creator of the game. No, this man is a soccer player that played on several teams in the past and he is now a coach at the helm of the game's governing body - FIFA.
On this great 4th of July 2023, while pondering the amazing and unparalleled promises of this nation, I must also mourn the loss of a wonderful human being and friend, Vincenzo D’Amico. D’Amico was an outstanding soccer player for Lazio in the Italian Serie A,… Read More »An Obituary that Came Much too Soon: Mourning Vincenzo D’Amico of Lazio
I had the unique privilege of helping to feed children in the country of Morocco over the course of the last 15 months or so, culminating in an event in March 2023. That effort was part of our global youth initiative to help spread a… Read More »Fighting Hunger the Cheerios Way? From Sandwiches for Kids in Morocco to Meals on Wheels Elsewhere
I have been to Qatar repeatedly, and I have spent a great deal of time in and throughout the Middle East. I have found almost every one of those cultures to be truly hospitable, kind, and most welcoming—even if my religious beliefs are different. There… Read More »Let us Respect Qatar, and Let us be Mindful of the Host Country during FIFA 2022
It’s hard to put the sentiment into words properly, but something very special happens when people who are financially challenged invite you for a meal at their home. And so, it happened on our most recent humanitarian soccer mission to Marrakech, Morocco. After conducting and… Read More »A Most Heart-Warming Sensation along with a Narrative from Marrakech
Mercy, Compassion, Fun & Hard Work: All Part of an Important Equation Look to Fernando Clavijo for Advice And: From Michael Jordan to Tom Brady and Beyond I have been playing and coaching sports for a very long time: from college and semi-pro soccer,… Read More »For Younger Athletes, Keep in Mind the Late Bloomer
When People of All Walks of Life Come together to Serve as One Having just returned from our humanitarian soccer mission in Morocco, I began to sift through my memory bank. I couldn’t help but to think of all the wonderful blessings that emerged… Read More »Soccer Diplomacy and the Privilege of Giving
Shined and Not Shined, Some and None The Pope, Simple Shoes, and Football Boots By Antonio John Soave June 21, 2022 While growing up, I heard a lot about a man’s shoes. Being born in 1964, there were still a lot of social norms… Read More »Learning a Lot from a Man’s Shoes: Humility, Soccer & More
So, why are sports so effective in diplomatic efforts? Because sports tend to warm the heart and sooth the soul. For the most part, sports create good feelings when we watch and play them, so long as we do not allow the negative and more… Read More »Sports Diplomacy: Like Chicken Soup for the Soul
While I was coaching college soccer not that long ago, I had some very talented players on the team. Our best player—one who had trained at the pro level—had incomparable skill and ability, though. He stood out among some great collegiate talent; he was clearly… Read More »The Disgrace of Diving is Ruining the Beautiful Sport of Soccer
Using Sports Diplomacy, Art and Culture to Bridge the Gap between the U.S. and China Are Better Relations Possible between East and West in the Midst of COVID? Source: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/crouching_tiger_hidden_dragon Like many, I remember the beautiful, action-packed motion picture from 2000/2001 that was directed by… Read More »Crouching Tiger, Hidden Virus