I recorded video of myself watching the minutes of injury time last night. Hoping (and believing) we’ll come back with last minutes goal, just like we’ve done before. Time after time. But it wasn’t to be. I held my head in disgust, realizing this is the end of our worst season ever. Lowest position in…
Category: Football
Jauh-jauh Pergi, Perjalanan Masih Jauh
Kisah Luis, Supporter Argentina Enam tahun lalu di Kazan, Russia, saya ngobrol dengan salah satu supporter tim sepakbola Argentina. Namanya Luis. Di tengah-tengah perhelatan Piala Dunia 2018. Menemuinya di Kazan cukup mengejutkan buat saya. Karena saya datang di saat tahap perempat final. Argentina baru saja disingkirkan Perancis di fase sebelumnya. Namun si supporter ini masih…
The Pitch of Performance: Why Talent Alone Isn’t Enough in Organizational Play
In the world of football (or soccer, as it’s called in some parts of the world), we often see players who shine brightly in one club only to dim when transferred to another. This phenomenon isn’t just about the player; it’s largely about the environment they’re placed in. Similarly, within organizations, the surrounding culture, leadership,…
Berani Bermimpi
“Berat Ben.. Don’t put your hopes too high”, begitu pesan teman di salah satu grup Whatsapp. Saat tahu kalau saya sedang menuju GBK untuk menyaksikan lanjutan kualifikasi Piala Dunia 2026 melawan Arab Saudi. Ada benarnya. Arab Saudi ini bagai momok bagi tim sepakbola kita. Sepanjang ingatan saya, Timnas kita belum pernah menang lawan Arab Saudi….
First Football Match After Six Years
For the first time in six years, I played football again. Playing with office (much younger) colleagues, I was looking forward to this match. I thought I would be competitive, as I have built up my strength and fitness for the past few years through running, cycling and gym sessions. Not a chance. I was…