'Be like footballers': The football version of the 'Be like Bill' meme
This is Bill. Bill does something. So be/don't be like Bill. Seen this a lot on Facebook lately? These types of memes are trending nowadays. It all started when such memes were created to educate people on disadvantages of Free Basics service offered by Facebook. People started using this concept elsewhere and the trend has now made its way into Bollywood, politics and various other subject areas. We thus thought it would be good opportunity to bring it to the footballing world and see what we can learn from it. So, here you go. A list of the inspiring traits which you can learn from your favorite/not so favorite footballers:
#1 Jamie Vardy
Jamie Vardy has been making headlines this season and for all the right reasons I would say. His “started from the bottom” story is very inspiring indeed. To reach where he is from where he started is no mean feat. Of all the qualities he possesses, his hardworking nature stands out the most. You can see him tirelessly chase the ball even in the 90th minute of a game. Surely we can learn a thing or two from him.