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World Cup becomes cult of the individual but ignores team complexity

The irony of the superstar-heavy narrative is the way it embellishes rather than diminishes importance of the collective

World Cup becomes cult of the individual but ignores team complexity

TL;DR

  • Superstar-heavy narratives in the World Cup ironically embellish the importance of the collective.
  • Individual brilliance highlights rather than diminishes the significance of the team.
  • The complexity of the team is an essential aspect that is often overlooked in favor of individual focus.