I don't think there is any denying that soccer is a game that transcends all cultures. We were fortunate enough to have received a large number of donated soccer balls. We brought the balls to the different communities we visited and left them there with the kids and young adults. To see the shear joy and excitement when handing them a ball was priceless. Even better was when we actually had a few minutes to kick the ball around. It didn't matter what your athletic ability was, they just loved playing and it inevitably brought people together. When driving around in the truck we sometimes were lucky to catch a glimpse of a local soccer game. My favorite game included a turkey and goat hanging out on the field, it didn't seem to phase anyone as they continued to sprint around the animals, kicking the ball back and forth. Through all my travels I have learned that soccer is, no doubt, the universal sport.
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