"The manager believes soccer is a science and the field a laboratory, but the genius of Einstein and ..." — Eduardo Galeano

The technocracy of professional sport has managed to impose a soccer of lightning speed and brute strength: a soccer that negates joy, kills fantasy and outlaws daring.

From their castle in Zurich, the owners of soccer do not propose, they impose. That's their way.

I think the purpose of the writer is to help us see. The writer is someone who can perhaps have the joy of helping others see.

From 8 A.M. until noon, I am pessimistic. Then from 1 P.M. until 4, I feel optimistic.