In a bold rebuke to the notion of a "golden generation," the soccer veterans who laid the groundwork for the current World Cup squad are speaking out against the label. The term, often used to describe a group of talented young players who are expected to bring home a championship, has long been associated with the current crop of stars. However, the elder statesmen of the game are pushing back, arguing that they themselves were a "golden generation" who paved the way for the next wave of talent. As the World Cup approaches, these veteran players are seeking to reclaim their legacy and challenge the notion that they were somehow less talented or accomplished than their younger counterparts.
The soccer old heads — the veterans who paved the way for this World Cup squad — hate the term “golden generation.” That’s a title won.
