I once heard the most painful thing ever. I heard an AC Milan fan say on top of his chest that even if they were not to play in the Champions League for a 1000 years, Arsenal would never match the feat they’ve managed to achieve in the tournament. I’m sure my dear Milanista (If there’s even something like that) could not fathom why Arsenal always managed to play among the elites while his own team seem lost in the woods. Well, I wonder what the Los Blancos will say then seeing they’ve lifted the trophy more than Chelsea has won the premiership. But at that instant I was glad I wasn’t a Gooner.
I can bet my last penny that a similar encounter ensued back in the 90s, where a Liverpool fan dared some Red Devil guy. Fast forward to 2017 and our dear brothers always walk alone. Before you start thinking the unimaginable, I’m not saying Arsenal will do the unthinkable, because with Sanchez smiling at every loss, and some sheets to balance, the tortoise is more likely to win a race than Arsenal lift the cup. But truth is, these two may not even be the people to lead Arsenal back to the days of glory. After all, Iwobi is still around. LOL
I love good football just as much as I love G.O.O.D Music. I’ve seen the likes of Ronaldinho and Messi, so I understand when people claim to be Catalans. I’ve seen Manchester United and their magic at the Camp Nou. I’ve seen Chelsea bring glory to London. Real Madrid is not tired of winning. Bayern Munich is a joy to watch seeing they keep adding to their trophies. Juventus has been quite phenomenal ever since they came back from the drop. Well, there’s nothing worthwhile to say about AC Milan and Inter Milan since they’re more concerned meandering in and out of consciousness.
One thing that has baffled me my entire life; not the famous creation story, neither the controversial theory of evolution, nor the big bang, is Liverpool fans. There are a few unimaginable things; like the crocodile eating its own hatchlings, Trump banning immigrants when he’s married to one, Ghana spending over $4million on ministers’ salaries, but to lose an 18 league trophies advantage? Damn!!!! That must be hell for the fans. I tend to understand people who are actually from the land because almost every team out there seem to have its own support base and someway somehow, they remain loyal.
However, back home some sect would not let go off Liverpool and support a better team. I nearly branded them masochist until I witnessed the greatest comeback in Champions League history. It may even suffice to say in the history of the beautiful game. A certain tried and tested Barcelona, after trailing 4 – nil, made an unimaginable comeback to seal qualification into the next round. Truth is, as a fan, I had given up, until that flick from Roberto.
On that faithful day, I cast my mind back to that faithful evening, on the 26th of May, 2005, when a certain team in red did what at that time was the greatest comeback in Champions League history. Barcelona had 90 minutes to recover from a 4-goal deficit, Liverpool had just 45 minutes to recover from 3 goals, and they did it in style.
So, if I feel I owe Barcelona the loyalty of my support, there is no better team than Liverpool for supporters to throw in all their loyalty irrespective of some barren years. So anytime you think Merseyside, think just the Red and anytime you shout Liverpool, be sure there’s some OG around the corner to give you the famous We Will Walk Alone. So if you are a fan, and you are Red, walk on, walk on with hope in your heart and you will never walk on.
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