If you think the number one reason why I admire Rogério Ceni is the fact that he has scored 76 goals so far in his career? You are wrong. If you think that it is because he has been a loyal SPFC goalkeeper for the last 17 years, you are still wrong. If you think it is because the has received the award Bola de Prata 4 times and has been nominated this year to run for The World’s Best Soccer Player of the Year Award along with Ronaldinho Gaúcho and Kaka, I am sorry, you are wrong.
Obviously, all these three reasons do contribute to his being my idol, but the number one reason why I worship the guy is his life off the soccer field. In his free time, Rogério is known for helping institutions in need, not with money, but with his time. He often visits orphanages in poverty-stricken neighborhoods and spends time with them, talking to them about the importance of sports in a person’s life. This last October,for instance, Rogério participated in a party promoted at CACCC (Centro de Apoio à Criança Carente com Câncer), where he distributed presents and autographs to children, who, if not for his good will, would never have the chance of meeting a celebrity otherwise.
To me, it is not enough for a soccer player – or any other sports celebrity for that matter — to be a whiz at what they do in the field only. For the guy to become an idol, he needs to go the step further and show the world that he is as admirable outside the soccer field as well. And Rogério Ceni has certainly accomplished that feat. He is, by far, one of the most well-rounded sports celebrities I have ever come across in my entire life. Go, Rogério, Go!
Rick,
as you know I don’t appreciate soccer so my knowledge about that is very reduced, I known just Rogerio Ceni already have scored many goals what is a very significant fact considering he is a goalkeeper .
So I liked very much your text about him, because I could know many interesting things about him, and I agree with you… Rogério Ceni is a person deserves be admired by his professional and personal actions.
Heliaura
I agree with Heli’s comment. I haven’t knewn he had spent his time with people who need care.
Rick you are right when you said that to become an idol, a person needs to go the step further and show the world that he is as admirable outside the field he is knewn as well.
One day I will do something admirable too. This kind of worry mind is something that we need to construct brick by brick.
Rick, has this blog stopped? Nobody have blogged!
There’s no news…it can be the holiday? There’s no discussions…should I comment every post?
What do you think? I thought it would be more active.
I agree with you, Livia. Besides the holidays, I have assigned a lot of homework and also people have the on-line component to take care of as well. I understand it is hard on students to find so much extra-class time to dedicate to their English studies. But I am sure that if you start commenting on other people’s entries, people will respond more and our blog will get more active