
Scorers get the glory, but it’s visionaries and pass-makers who shape success in sport—acts of creativity, generosity, and humanity on the field. By Greg Bruce.
The Poetry of the Pass: The Most Human Act in Sport
18th September 2025
A goal may bring the glory, but the pass carries the soul. With wit and heart, Greg Bruce explores why the quiet visionaries of sport — the ones who gift opportunities to others — deserve to be celebrated.
Shakhtar Donetsk of Ukraine (left) fights for a ball with Kevin de Bruyne of Manchester City. Photo: Shutterstock