In recent years, football is no longer what it used to be, not due to the absence of stars or a decline in skills, but because of a clear change in the mentality of playing within many teams.

Many matches are now managed with the logic of 'duty' rather than being a game presented for enjoyment. The goal is no longer to present beautiful football as much as it is to achieve victory by any means possible, whether enjoyable, defensive, or even conservative.

We see this clearly when some teams score an early goal, after which the match turns into a strict defensive style, with a backline blockade, time-wasting, slowing down the pace of play, with repeated stoppages and players falling, all aimed at preserving the result even if it comes at the expense of the enjoyment of the match.

In this way, football transforms from an enjoyable spectacle for the fans into a closed match resembling a mission that must simply be completed, far from the true spirit of the game.

On the other hand, some encounters are still capable of reviving the joy, such as the thrilling match between Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain that ended with a score of 5-4, in an open encounter that witnessed continuous offensive exchanges and a clear desire from both sides to score without fear of conceding goals.

This type of match is what makes football the most popular game in the world, with its high pace, numerous opportunities, and continuous excitement until the final whistle.

Here, the saying of coach Arsène Wenger comes to mind: 'People pay to watch football for entertainment, not to watch teams defend.'

Open matches filled with goals and attacks provide the fans with an unforgettable experience, unlike matches that are decided by a single goal amidst defensive blockades and a slow pace.

In the end, football remains not just about winning or losing, but a complete experience lived by the audience, and when the joy is absent, the game loses a significant part of its spirit.