I really don’t think so, and if you are a budding Asian soccer star take particular note.

Last night both Brazil and Chile put on a show that put the world cup 2010 final campaigns of major European footballing nations like England, France and Italy to shame.

The match was a showcase of skill, fluidity, attacking, defence and above all grit and determination. Even though Chile were 2-0 down in the first half they never gave up seeking that elusive goal.

Strike that, even when they were 3-0 down they still showed that grit and determination through attacking football to get that one goal.

A full-time victory for Brazil at 3-0 left a sweet taste in the mouth in anticipation of the quarter finals. This is what world class football is all about, especially when representing your country at world cup 2010.

England could, and more importantly, should learn a lesson in teamwork, attacking and defending from the South Americans.
Playing as one unit is the way to winning big competitions and that requires discipline, grit, determination, hunger passion, and a desire to win.

In two words, mental toughness.

Everything that England lacked throughout their world cup 2010 finals campaign.

Anyone looking to become a future Asian soccer star should watch the rest of the matches with an inquisitive eye, to get a good view of the battlefield on the pitch and be aware of the movement that is taking place.

That is how to realise your dreams of playing professional football and becoming an Asian soccer star.

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