Why I Root for the Underdog

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In light of the 2018 World Cup, it’s safe to say that the realm of sports are full of surprises. If you are not aware or if you haven’t been watching, in this year’s World Cup, Mexico beat Germany in the second largest upset in World Cup History. Elite teams such as Spain and Argentina did not advance to the quarter-finals, which shocked and disappointed fans across the globe. And the unexpected team of Croatia fought tooth and nail to earn their place in the final match as a contender to win the entire tournament. It has truly been a whirlwind of events. But, this is why sports can be so thrilling to watch — The rivalries, the competition, the unexpected moments, the victories.

And the same thing can be said about life.

We live in a world full of competition — Full of people trying to make it, people trying to achieve a goal, people trying to pursue their dreams, people trying to come out victorious. And the greatest part about sports and about life is that people will always surprise you. The outcome is never certain.

Sometimes, you never know who will prevail or who will disappoint. Though there are always going to be the crowd favorites and the top contenders, there are also always going to be the underdogs —And those…