I fall for the charms of soccer's global showpiece

I was moved when Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo offered a helping hand to Uruguayan striker Edinson Cavani even when Portugal were trailing 2-1 on Saturday.

Despite defeat, Ronaldo still won the hearts of fans worldwide with his charitable act, because this is what soccer involves - competitiveness, friendship and compassion.

And this atmosphere has spread from the soccer field to the streets.