According to Peter Handke, soccer is a symbol of the uncertain, of happiness and the future. This still holds true, despite goal-line technology and video evidence! A bicycle kick was not part of evolution's plan. Statistically speaking, soccer is the game where more unlikely things happen than in any other sport. This is precisely what makes soccer enjoyable. Jürgen Kaube clarifies the confusing situation with insight. He knows why everything was better in the past, yet the game has never been as good as it is today. You can play soccer anywhere; all you need is a ball. This has made soccer popular all over the world. But what happens when you watch soccer? Why does time suddenly seem to stretch? And why do you remain loyal to your club? The love for soccer cannot exist without nostalgia. Soccer is made up of stories: Cruyff, Maradona, Zidane.