Source:REUTERS/ VIRGINIE LEFOUR
[Saba Sports News] Before the Belgian First Division match between Anderlecht and La Louvière at Anderlecht’s home stadium, sudden heavy snowfall covered the pitch, making the turf unplayable.
At first, only club staff were busy clearing the snow. But the snow kept falling heavily, and the snow cover was so thick that staff alone could not finish clearing it in time for the scheduled kick-off.
Just as everyone was growing anxious, many fans who had come to watch the match volunteered to help. They walked onto the pitch and joined the staff in removing the snow. Not only the fans and staff, but also the match officials joined in. It was a heartwarming scene.
In my opinion, too often when we watch football, we focus only on star players and match results. But this incident reminds us that the most precious thing about football has never been any of that.
It is the genuine love fans have for their team from the bottom of their hearts. It is the sense that the club is their home, and the sincerity with which people work together to protect that love.
The relationship between fans and the club is never simply that of spectators and organizers. They are a true community. This deep-rooted sense of belonging and unity is what makes football so touching.