We Need to Love Soccer

GatorStud

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I’ve never had the inclination to watch a soccer game in it’s entirety. But then again, I dont waste my time watching the NFL or NBA either :dance:
 

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So, 10 years ago I would have responded just like most all posters have to this. Then my daughter started playing soccer. I spent countless Saturdays watching her play and at some point, it clicked. I now absolutely love the game. I can't really explain it and yes, the Wold Cup is awesome. I'm also a big baseball fan. Both keep me going between college football seasons.
 

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Soccer is what you play when you aren’t athletic enough to play a real sport.
I really hope this is just you stirring the pot, bc if you actually mean this then it's one of the most ignorant things ever posted on this board... And avatar and jboss post here.
 

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How about for the fact that it’s a freaking snooze fest? If I’m forced to watch a game with that style of play, I’d rather watch hockey.

Baseball can also be a snooze fest but at least it’s an American snooze fest.
Why watch at all? Go outside and get some exercise. Kick the ole soccer ball around a bit.
 

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Why watch at all? Go outside and get some exercise. Kick the ole soccer ball around a bit.
Like every American boy raised in the 80’s, I played for 3 years. It’s a lot more fun to play than to watch.
 

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...or two flies fornicate.

Seriously, I remember when it first became a high school sport and all the old coaches referred to it as a "communist" sport! By itself, the game provides a lot of cardiovascular exercise and skill development and it was always a good unit in PE. I can't say I'm enamored with it. International fans are a turn off for me, but some of the same can be said for US fans of the traditional sports as well. I usually only watch it when we eat at the local Mexican restaurant.

Yep....it's a socialist and communist sport. Boring as hell....about as exciting as a Doug Nussmeier offense!
 

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What does political ideology have to do with the sport?

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Well, in soccer, you work extremely hard for 90 minutes(plus an arbitrary number of additional minutes decided on by the politburo), only to gain very few points, typically either winning by a very small margin, or losing by a very small margin...then politely shake hands with the opponent.

On the other hand, American capitalist football often ends in a complete rout, with the winner scoring 30-40 points in just 60 minutes, mercilessly crushing weaker teams, with numerous players being ejected for over the top aggression...then the players often meet up at a gentleman's club.

It's pretty clear cut.
 

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I'm referring to the countries where it's popular.
Well I guess you’re right if you’re saying basically every other country on Earth is socialist or communist. Because it’s popular in basically every other country on Earth.

Could also explain why Cuba, China, Venezuela, and Vietnam were the last four teams standing this year.
 

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Well, in soccer, you work extremely hard for 90 minutes(plus an arbitrary number of additional minutes decided on by the politburo), only to gain very few points, typically either winning by a very small margin, or losing by a very small margin...then politely shake hands with the opponent.

On the other hand, American capitalist football often ends in a complete rout, with the winner scoring 30-40 points in just 60 minutes, mercilessly crushing weaker teams, with numerous players being ejected for over the top aggression...then the players often meet up at a gentleman's club.

It's pretty clear cut.
Wouldn’t Big 12 football be more accurately described as the stereotypical “communist” sport? Nobody tries half the game and they still get touchdowns handed out like Halloween candy.
 

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Wouldn’t Big 12 football be more accurately described as the stereotypical “communist” sport? Nobody tries half the game and they still get touchdowns handed out like Halloween candy.
No pee wee sports are...where the participation trophy is the same size as all the other trophies
 

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"FIFA has ordered World Cup broadcasters to stop zooming their cameras in on 'hot women' in the crowd during matches, to help prevent sexism in football,"

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Well... so much for that.
 

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I was also a kid of the 80's but I remember it being the kids that played soccer were made to by there moms who didn't want them to get hurt playing football because football was to rough! This is just my memory of soccer and why it was played other than PE at school.
 

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I was also a kid of the 80's but I remember it being the kids that played soccer were made to by there moms who didn't want them to get hurt playing football because football was to rough! This is just my memory of soccer and why it was played other than PE at school.

American football's current state may be what eventually pushes soccer over the top here in the US. I know several former college/pro players who won't let their kids play tackle football.. they know how much it scrambled their brains.
 

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How about for the fact that it’s a freaking snooze fest? If I’m forced to watch a game with that style of play, I’d rather watch hockey.

Baseball can also be a snooze fest but at least it’s an American snooze fest.

Baseball IS a snooze fest. Period. Full stop. Don't care where it's from. "oh, it's drizzling.. STOP! cover the dirt part of the field!!! can't get mud on my knickers"

Both are true. Soccer is a snooze fest. Baseball is (usually) a snooze fest. I consider them to both be like jazz music. It's great in the background, but don't make me be quiet and pay attention only to that. Oh, and all three have people who try to convince you that each is more captivating than it is. They aren't captivating. They aren't appreciated only by more sophisticated and knowledgeable people. They're 'meh' and are enjoyed by their fans despite being less interesting than their alternatives.
 

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