Professor Michele Jelley
9/21/10
English Comp 101
Hidden Effects of Soccer
Eduardo Galeano reflects upon one of, if not the most popular sport in “Soccer Is Everything.” He calls soccer “a powerful symbol, a great mystery.” The message that Galeano is trying to convey is that soccer is not just a sport anymore, it is much more than that. The reason is that soccer has affected individuals, groups, countries, cultures, and religion by unification because of its popularity and the diversity of its fans. First, Galeano says that soccer can affect individuals and groups. He explains how many who felt they have no place in the world found shelter through playing soccer, this happening at a time where suicide among the youth