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Popular events like the football World Cup and other international sporting occasions are essential in easing international tensions and releasing patriotic emotions in a safe way. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

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It is said that popular
events
such
 as the Football World Cup and similar sporting
events
 play an imortant role in easing international tensions. I strongly agree with
this
 predicament.
Firstly
, these
events
 are held in different nations and
hence
 is a huge contributor to globalisation. Spectators arrive from all over the world to witness these games and contribute
towards
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 tourism spending.
Secondly
,
such
events
 force fans to explore and understand various cultures. For
this
 very
reason
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 commentators will often throw in facts about countries participating in that day's play. Infact, many times spectators are cheering for players from nations other than their own. For eg: A survey revealed that 40% of Middle Easterns were supporting Asian athletes in the Olympic games.
Further
, these shows are a great platform to demonstrate patritotism without offending others since
such
 emotions are generally encouraged in sports. I believe that sporting conventions are a fantastic outlet that blurs the racial differences and brings everyone together for a common underlying cause.
Therefore
, it has great capability to improve international relations betweeen countries.
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