As FC Barcelona and Real Madrid limber up for the first of their serial four epic encounters, the usual abuse has began to fly across the netwaves between some fans. Does this hysteria really benefit anyone other than the pent-up hormonal levels of the main abusers?
I think I am not alone among thousands of universal football lovers who, regardless of their particular loyalties, would like to see some mutual respect being shown by supporters of the two greatest clubs in the world.
Ok there is a historical rivalry here but there are also some great players on both sides, some of whom have played together and won both the European Championship and the World Cup.
Yesterday Mourinho stood accused of a total lack of respect by the media for refusing to speak to them at a pre-match conference. But you could argue there was as much nobility in his silence as in Pep Guardiola’s pre-match comments praising the Real Madrid team.
I like to sing and recite during matches but I draw the line at the storm trooper approach so beloved of the Ultras Surs and the Boixos Nois . I look forward to the next four matches and plan to enjoy them but in my own time and space and in the language of appreciation.
