Governments can do lots of things, but there are a lot of things they cannot do. A government can provide good housing, but folks can have a house without having a home. We can keep people breathing with good health care, but they still may not really be alive.
A great pianist doesn't run around the piano or do push ups with his fingers. To be great, he plays the piano. . . . being a footballer is not about running, push-ups or physical work generally. The best way to be a great footballer is to play.