Surviving the 2024/25 UEFA Champions League: A guide for non-fans
The beautiful game is back! The 2024/25 UEFA Champions League kicks off on 9 July 2024, after which soccer fans will be permanently stationed in front of their TVs until 31 May 2025. While the supporters get their fill of on-field drama, the next 10 months could serve as an opportunity for their non-soccer-obsessed friends and family members to enjoy some quality “me time”.
This is according to Jonathan Spencer, Brand & Campaign Manager at OneDayOnly.co.za, South Africa’s original daily deals site, who says, “Don't let the length of the competition get you down. Now is the perfect time for finding fun activities to stay entertained.”
Below he shares seven tips for surviving the Champions League:
- Go solo: Did you know that travelling alone can have psychological benefits? Not only is it a literal journey of self-discovery, but a chance to get out of your comfort zone and meet other people. It can also be empowering since you get to experience destinations entirely on your own terms, savouring every moment at your own pace. Plus, with the football fanatics glued to the TV, they probably won’t even notice you’re gone.
- Get fit while they sit: Spectators will be sinking deeper into the couch (save for the dance of joy when their team wins), so why not use this time to unleash your inner athlete? Whether you choose the calming flow of yoga, the energising power of boxing, or the steady pace of the treadmill, the key is to get moving and have fun.
- Escape the pitch: As matches will be taking place in the evenings, why not grab your soccer-indifferent squad and head to a movie, concert or music festival.
- Teach your pet to talk: Since you can expect mesmerised silence for the next 10 months (apart from the occasional screaming of vulgarities about questionable refereeing decisions or when opposing teams score), you might start to feel a little lonely. Take a cue from pet owners of social media who have trained their furry companions to communicate using buttons with pre-recorded words.
- Give boredom the boot: Explore your creative side or rediscover a forgotten hobby by picking up a paintbrush, trying your hand at jewellery-making, unleashing your inner child with Lego or putting your green thumbs to work in the garden.
- Take some timeout: While the Champions League keeps soccer nuts captivated, it's a good excuse to treat yourself. Dive into that book you've been meaning to read or throw your own personal pamper party complete with candles, face mask and foot massager.
- Redecorate while they're distracted: Since your soccer-lover is otherwise occupied, why not refurbish your home the way you want? After 10 months, they probably won’t remember your name, let alone what the place looked like before.
“So, while the beautiful game takes over for the next 10 months, remember – you have the power to turn this into a season of personal growth and fun,” concludes Spencer.
Article Courtesy of www.hooklinesinker.biz