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However, it is often taken for granted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A good goalkeeper stands out from the others by being strong and confident, both mentally and spiritually. So that even if a mistake comes &#8211; it will come for sure &#8211; he can overcome it the very next moment and move forward stronger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If they call it madness, then yes, goalkeepers are proudly crazy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>*Christos Lamprou is the Head Coach of Athens Goalkeepers Academy.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>BY CHRISTOS LAMPROU* They say you have to be crazy to be a goalkeeper. They believe that only one such person can dive daily for 2 hours in the mud, rain and snow. At the same time, he falls at the feet of his opponents, with the risk of serious injury. 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