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Silas (son of Silas):

--- Quote from: TOK on June 12, 2010, 06:04:28 am ---I always figured it was popular in poor countries because all you need is a ball.  :dunno
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That's kinda true with a number of sports, but probably true of football.

I Like this.....

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CheffoJeffo:

--- Quote from: shateredsoul on June 12, 2010, 03:45:06 am ---I do honestly wonder why the U.S. is the only country that's really not into it too much. 

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Don't forget Canada, although here in Toronto, international football is extremely popular due to the ethnic diversity of the population (half of the population are immigrants).

In defense of American Football (which I have always enjoyed, but only watch faithfully when the Bears are winning, so ... not so much) it is a series of highly-amplified set pieces and, if you grew up on that, association football/soccer can seem rather boring, except for the set pieces. There is a reason that Sega chose corner and penalty kicks to use in Sports Jam.


--- Quote from: shateredsoul on June 12, 2010, 03:45:06 am ---I also don't get why the U.S. is the only country that calls Football Soccer.

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Don't forget Canada, Australia and Ireland !

Rugby was, at one time, called rugby football, so it is little wonder that the modern games of American/Canadian/Australian/Gaelic football use that moniker.


Malenko:
I always thought that the bigger feild and slower pace of soccer is why I didnt like it, but then I watched arena football, and that seemed to address those 2 faults but I still couldnt get into it. I think maybe Arena Soccer with 3 balls in play and some scantily clad cheerleaders and I could watch a bit. Maybe add some hockey style checking in there as well.

Blanka:
I tried to watch a game, but it is horrible!
DEATH TO THE VUVULZELA!  :badmood:

I hope the radio-reporters make their reports somewhere behind a thick glass window, but I haven't been able to try if their "soundtrack" is better bearable (they don't air non-dutch matches on the radio here).
I really hope some technician manages to filter out those horrible frequencies in case we get to the quarter finals. I can live without seeing the group round if the noise is there.

grantspain:
that is a bloody annoying sound,its like a real pissed bee

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