In Lebanon, there are completely different opinions and values in one country in terms of religion, modernity, tradition, East and West - which allows for a kind of intellectual development not available anywhere else. Rabih Alameddine completelycountrydevelopment share on social
I can easily hold two opposing beliefs at the same time without any problem, which I find - well, mind-expanding, really. Rabih Alameddine beliefeasilyexpand Change image and share on social
English has always had a special fondness for other European languages, a neighborly soft spot - perhaps because Britain has been invaded by speakers of those languages from the onset of its recorded history. Rabih Alameddine britainenglisheuropean share on social
A player should be disparaged if he gives less than his all, if he doesn't give 100%, no matter what shirt he's wearing. Whether it's your national team, your club, or little league. Yes, there are friendly matches, recreational ones, and so on, but sport in its essence is about giving your best. Rabih Alameddine clubdisparageessence share on social
A game of soccer induces more than enjoyment, more than entertainment. Rabih Alameddine enjoymententertainmentgame Change image and share on social
One of the things I enjoy most during the World Cup is watching a team improve, mature, and gel during the course of the tournament. Rabih Alameddine cupenjoygel Change image and share on social
I've never had a problem finding a team, a league, or a pickup game. Actually, I'm not sure I want soccer to get bigger. We have so many teams in San Francisco that there aren't enough fields. Rabih Alameddine bigfieldfind Change image and share on social
In 1975, I left the burning city of Beirut for the quiet insanity of England. To say that short, frail and wispy 15-year-old me didn't fit in would be such an understatement as to be a joke. Rabih Alameddine beirutburncity Change image and share on social
A soccer game is a Wagner opera. The narrative sets up, the tension builds, the music ebbs and flows, the strings, the horns, more tension, and suddenly a moment of pure bliss, trumpet-tongued Gabriel sings, and gods descend from Olympus to dance - this peak of ecstasy. Rabih Alameddine blissbuilddance share on social
I loved problems on paper, and I was good at math, but I was a mechanical engineer, and I never understood - or cared to - how a car worked. Rabih Alameddine carcareengineer Change image and share on social