A MONTH OF FUßBALL
The day is finally here. The day I have been waiting what feels like forever for! (Since July 14, 2014, to be precise) It is the start of a MONTH (I repeat, a MONTH) of soccer. The next few weeks are going to be soccer 24/7 in this household, so if you are not a fan, I would recommend not talking to me for a while.
I owe my love of soccer to that stinker we all know and love, my younger brother (one more debt to be paid to him). Ever since he started playing soccer, he has been a Germany fan through and through. He and my mom immediately understood the wonder that is the beautiful game (made even more beautiful by the German National Team). I, on the other hand, took a little bit longer to be sucked into the vortex that is fußball. However, now that I am in, I am in like Flynn. I may be the most annoying German Soccer Fan out of our entire family (which is saying a lot). Watching the team win it all in 2014, with my family right by my side (except for Dad, he was cheering on the USA that year), is possibly my favorite memory of all time. I will never forget the joy and relief we all felt when that ball went in at the 113th minute. Four years later, and I am so excited to see our team defend their title. Although it will not be nearly as sweet without my brother by my side, happily (or angrily, depending on the call) screaming at the tv, I could not be more thrilled for this month of fußball (Don’t worry, I will be sending him ALL of the updates as they come).
So in honor of my favorite time of every four years, I have created “The Twelve Days of Fußball” (technically there will be about 32 days of fußball, but I had a ton of trouble coming up with just the twelve, so cut me some slack). I hope it puts you in the soccer spirit! Seriously, if you are already annoyed by this point, I would make a mental note (or possibly a physical one) to stay away from Negative (N)ellie for the next fourish weeks. There will literally nothing else on my mind (once again, so glad I decided to take a summer class this semester).
The Twelve Days of Fußball
On the first day of Fußball my TRUE LOVE (That’s right, German Fußball is my one true love. Sorry dad!) gave to me….
Another win for Germany!
On the second day of Fußball my TRUE LOVE gave to me….
Two different jerseys
And another win for Germany!
One the third day of Fußball my TRUE LOVE gave to me….
Three stripes of color
Two different jerseys
And another win for Germany!
On the fourth day of Fußball my TRUE LOVE gave to me….
Four years of wait!
Three stripes of color
Two different jerseys
And another win for Germany!
On the fifth day of Fußball my TRUE LOVE gave to me….
Five Golden Stars!
Four years of wait!
Three stripes of color
Two different jerseys
And another win for Germany!
On the sixth day of Fußball my TRUE LOVE gave to me….
Six hearts a racing (if you count our dogs, which we for sure do)
Five Golden Stars!
Four years of wait!
Three stripes of color
Two different jerseys
And another win for Germany!
On the seventh day of Fußball my TRUE LOVE gave to me….
Seven teams defeating!
Six hearts a racing
Five Golden Stars!
Four years of wait!
Three stripes of color
Two different jerseys
And another win for Germany!
On the eighth day of Fußball my TRUE LOVE gave to me….
Eight months a stressing! (It was touch and go there for a little bit with our keeper!)
Seven teams defeating!
Six hearts a racing
Five Golden Stars!
Four years of wait!
Three stripes of color
Two different jerseys
And another win for Germany!
On the ninth day of Fußball my TRUE LOVE gave to me….
Nine shirts supporting
Eight months a stressing!
Seven teams defeating!
Six hearts a racing
Five Golden Stars!
Four years of wait!
Three stripes of color
Two different jerseys
And another win for Germany!
On the tenth day of Fußball my TRUE LOVE gave to me….
Ten nails for biting
Nine shirts supporting
Eight months a stressing!
Seven teams defeating!
Six hearts a racing
Five Golden Stars!
Four years of wait!
Three stripes of color
Two different jerseys
And another win for Germany!
On the eleventh day of Fußball my TRUE LOVE gave to me….
Eleven players fighting
Ten nails for biting
Nine shirts supporting
Eight months a stressing!
Seven teams defeating!
Six hearts a racing
Five Golden Stars!
Four years of wait!
Three stripes of color
Two different jerseys
And another win for Germany!
On the twelfth day of Fußball my TRUE LOVE gave to me….
Twelve sites for cheering
Eleven players fighting
Ten nails for biting
Nine shirts supporting
Eight months a stressing!
Seven teams defeating!
Six hearts a racing
Five Golden Stars!
Four years of wait!
Three stripes of color
Two different jerseys
And another win for Germany!
If you read all of that, you are the real MVP. I hope your month of soccer is as enjoyable as mine will for sure be! Go Germany!