The Reasons Why Football Players Walk with Mascot Children
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VIVA – Football is synonymous with wins, goals, losses, penalties, and many more. However, this sport is also synonymous with the presence of children. At the opening of a football match, the players will walk out onto the field and hold children’s hands.
For children, holding hands with field heroes is the most exciting one. As reported by Your Soccer Home, here are the reasons why football players walk out with children before the match.
Children who join hands with footballers are referred to as accompanying players or mascots. This custom has become a modern culture in the world of football. The history of bringing children to the opening match is a FIFA and UNICEF campaign. Both collaborate to say "Say Yes For Children" to prioritize children's human rights.
FIFA and UNICEF hope to raise awareness of children through the campaign. Children deserve the best life and education possible. Well, there are four reasons why footballers always hold small children before matches.
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First, it gives children the opportunity to nurture their dreams. Second, as a form of campaign or promotion. Third, it's a chance for the club to earn some money. Fourth, to convey the idea that football is a "family-friendly" game.
Another reason for the presence of children is as a form of player sportsmanship. Children are famous for their honest and good nature. It is hoped that the players will instill these traits in themselves when competing.
Only certain children are selected as escort players. Generally, children come from poor families. Many escort players also come from football academies or clubs. Some clubs even choose children with disabilities as their escort players.
The culture of bringing children to matches dates back to the 2000s. It was at the 2000 European Cup that children were first seen walking off the pitch with players. However, this culture has become popular since the 2002 World Cup.
