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In the World Cups it is common to see all kinds of superstitions of soccer players to get lucky . One of the most emblematic occurred in France 2022 tournament where French defender Laurent Blanc kissed the bald head of goalkeeper Fabien Barthez before a match , in the end they would become world champions.
A ritual is a repetitive act that implies a gesture, words, actions or objects carried out in sequence and to which a symbolic value is attributed, such as luck. Those who are superstitious do not stop doing them because, otherwise, they believe they will be unlucky.
What rituals will the footballers do in the Qatar World Cup 2022 ? Below, we review some of the most popular and what their meaning is.
1. Entering the field of play with the right foot
It is the most popular rite among soccer players worldwide. Its origin comes from the expression “start on the right foot” which means starting anything in the best way. Soccer players do it not only to have good results in the match, but also to avoid getting injured.
2. Crossing oneself before the game
Religion is present in the world of soccer, which is why the vast majority of soccer players they raise prayers to the creator to accompany them in the game. Many give thanks in the same way every time they leave the field.
3. Do not touch or see the World Cup
One of the most popular superstitions in the world of football is that, in the In the end, the cup is not looked at or touched to avoid being victims of a curse. And it is that the belief says that whoever touches or looks at the trophy before playing it, loses.
4. The use of the garments
Some choose to wear their socks backwards (like the exporter Iker Casillas) or use the same shirt throughout the tournament, when conditions permit.
5. Do not shoot at goal during warm-up
A custom that forwards have is not to shoot at goal during warm-up because that way they avoid spending the goals.
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