Post by World Economic Forum

As #football fans around the globe prepare for the biggest FIFA World Cup ever, what can the beautiful game teach us about life? For Alessandro Del Piero, who lifted the trophy with Italy in 2006, the long journey to the tournament was marked by dedication, sacrifice, personal growth - and a willingness to make, and learn from, mistakes. For Arsène Wenger, who won 3 Premier League titles as manager of Arsenal Football Club, success at the highest level depends on the ability to cope under pressure - and that, he says, begins with giving young players the freedom and confidence to get things wrong. Globally, the sports economy could be worth $8.8 trillion by 2050. A World Economic Forum report sets out how #sport can be a catalyst for high-quality growth that benefits both people and the planet. Read it here: https://ow.ly/vPir50YCa5M

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