There are 4 countries that call it 'soccer' - USA, Canada, New Zealand and Australia. In all 4 of these countries, the citizens are entitled to not give a crap about the sport, while not sacrificing a single ounce of patriotism.
I tune in every 4 years, just because it's interesting to see the event. The second most-watched sport in the world. "So this is what it's all about". Hmmm. OK. I can watch every four years. Watch the fans go totally nuts - that's the best part.
These players are MASTER sneak foulers, as well as Grammy-nominated cry-babbies when they get touched. It's almost like a comedy. See how lightning-quick can you twist or kick somebody else in the nuts, real sneaky-like, and not get caught. Meanwhile, some other guy puts on a great drama like he's about to flippin' DIE, because another player accidentally tapped him, with 0.5 lbs of pressure. See who can persuade the ref to use a little card. And what color will it be? Oohhh....
I think it's interesting / entertaining.
I will say one thing, though - those guys are really damned good. Just a bunch of dirty-fouling cry-babbies, however. They'll do anything to try to sneak in a kick, or elbow. It's almost sadistic. Then, sometimes they don't even get touched, but even in slow-motion, they INSTANTLY - like a total pro - start going into the "OH! I'm wounded in combat... MEDIC!!" act. 5 minutes later, he's playing with no problem.
All in all, a little too dishonorable to catch on in the U.S. Plus, look at the fans. They are literally insane. Passionate, is OK. But, they actually seem to have lost their minds, like a manic depressive, on PCP. And this is the 'World Cup' stage. The highest, most civilized, and honorable level of play. Just imagine - back in local matches in Britain. I'd imagine players rip eachother's eyeballs out, while the fans fire rubber bullets at the opposing players' testicles.
Ah, what a great game. No wonder it's the SECOND most-watched sport, after my sport naturally.
I tune in every 4 years, just because it's interesting to see the event. The second most-watched sport in the world. "So this is what it's all about". Hmmm. OK. I can watch every four years. Watch the fans go totally nuts - that's the best part.
These players are MASTER sneak foulers, as well as Grammy-nominated cry-babbies when they get touched. It's almost like a comedy. See how lightning-quick can you twist or kick somebody else in the nuts, real sneaky-like, and not get caught. Meanwhile, some other guy puts on a great drama like he's about to flippin' DIE, because another player accidentally tapped him, with 0.5 lbs of pressure. See who can persuade the ref to use a little card. And what color will it be? Oohhh....
I think it's interesting / entertaining.
I will say one thing, though - those guys are really damned good. Just a bunch of dirty-fouling cry-babbies, however. They'll do anything to try to sneak in a kick, or elbow. It's almost sadistic. Then, sometimes they don't even get touched, but even in slow-motion, they INSTANTLY - like a total pro - start going into the "OH! I'm wounded in combat... MEDIC!!" act. 5 minutes later, he's playing with no problem.
All in all, a little too dishonorable to catch on in the U.S. Plus, look at the fans. They are literally insane. Passionate, is OK. But, they actually seem to have lost their minds, like a manic depressive, on PCP. And this is the 'World Cup' stage. The highest, most civilized, and honorable level of play. Just imagine - back in local matches in Britain. I'd imagine players rip eachother's eyeballs out, while the fans fire rubber bullets at the opposing players' testicles.
Ah, what a great game. No wonder it's the SECOND most-watched sport, after my sport naturally.
