Yesterday, I saw a documentary about Manchester City Football Club, the only FC I have ever batted an eyelash for. I am a fan of all sports, individual or team sports. I have always been sporty and have engaged in various sports activities since childhood. Swimming and horse riding are my true loves, but soccer has caught my attention since I called London my home. Man City was an okay club in those days – overshadowed by powerhouses like ManU, Liverpool, and Arsenal. Yet, they caught my attention. Since Pep Guardiola came on board, the clubs have risen to new heights—so high that they won the Premier League championship four consecutive years.

Watching the documentary, I relived all those memorable moments from 2020 to last year. Moments when goals were scored, penalties were lost, a goalkeeper became the hero, a young man became a man, talents gripped the crowd, injuries crushed ambitions, disbelief, tears, fears, and pure joy mingled. In an interview, it was clear. The Blue saw every match as an opportunity. Losing is as vital as winning because they know there are lessons to be learnt. 

I am an optimist, so I can’t not admire their journey. Their sheer determination and focus reminded me of what humanity can achieve – if and when we focus our minds and believe in the impossible. At the end of the documentary, I had to look inside. A sense of pride burned. The club and I are not that different. Although I am not a professional sports player, despite my mistakes, I am determined, strong, opinionated, hard-working, ethical, and moral. Papa must be proud.

When a person or team believes that becoming the best is a choice shaped by one’s mind, the impossible is nothing more than a dream.