carlosfandango

I went to an exhibition a few years ago called Fifa 100, celebrating the greatest 100 footballers of all time. There were fabulous photographic portraits of each player, showcasing them in full, beautiful flow.

Except for Gordon Banks, whose picture was so ordinary and domestic that I had to buy the mug. 

I hope people predisposed to be cynical about the Olympics drop their guard and open themselves up to enjoying a true community event. Only sport enables nations to come together in peace and celebration.

I was lucky enough to be at Sydney 2000 and the sights of the torch burning high in the sky and the Olympic rings on the Harbour Bridge were spine-tingling.