The European Soccer(Football) Thread (merged)
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And that means absolutely zero, zilch, nada, zip, nothing. A large number of people in the world eat turnips, too, but that's not going to get me to put them on my plate.
If you want to argue about the game itself, fine. Bring it on. Explain to we the strategies involved, the ebb and flow of the game, etc. and maybe - MAYBE - I'll see your point.
Toss things like "everybody else likes it" and I'm not sold.
If you want to argue about the game itself, fine. Bring it on. Explain to we the strategies involved, the ebb and flow of the game, etc. and maybe - MAYBE - I'll see your point.
Toss things like "everybody else likes it" and I'm not sold.
LOL.
The problem with soccer is that it can be very boring if the teams are meh. I guess that's the problem if you're seeing USA soccer...I don't like it too much, but here in Spain is the main sport and we have the best league in the world. So we can see a lot of superstars playing, and some dribbling or imposible shots that only a few players in the world can do are incredibly awesome.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VftRG5e7GJM
The problem with soccer is that it can be very boring if the teams are meh. I guess that's the problem if you're seeing USA soccer...I don't like it too much, but here in Spain is the main sport and we have the best league in the world. So we can see a lot of superstars playing, and some dribbling or imposible shots that only a few players in the world can do are incredibly awesome.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VftRG5e7GJM
And that means absolutely zero, zilch, nada, zip, nothing. A large number of people in the world eat turnips, too, but that's not going to get me to put them on my plate.
If you want to argue about the game itself, fine. Bring it on. Explain to we the strategies involved, the ebb and flow of the game, etc. and maybe - MAYBE - I'll see your point.
Toss things like "everybody else likes it" and I'm not sold.
If you want to argue about the game itself, fine. Bring it on. Explain to we the strategies involved, the ebb and flow of the game, etc. and maybe - MAYBE - I'll see your point.
Toss things like "everybody else likes it" and I'm not sold.
every one can like every sport they want to, every one got other sport whitch get them to most excited, and thats great
i still think soccer is the most excting, maybe cause of the alot of the fans (30k+) maybe cause the goals, i realy dont know why.
i wasnt arguing, but as a guy who hasnt miss 1 game o f handball, busketball, volleyball and soccer of maccabi tel aviv, the most exciting thing for me is soccer, donnu y, soccer just makes me excited more than any other sport.
every one can like every sport they want to, every one got other sport whitch get them to most excited, and thats great
i still think soccer is the most excting, maybe cause of the alot of the fans (30k+) maybe cause the goals, i realy dont know why.
every one can like every sport they want to, every one got other sport whitch get them to most excited, and thats great
i still think soccer is the most excting, maybe cause of the alot of the fans (30k+) maybe cause the goals, i realy dont know why.
No, I don't think so. But I understand perfectly that if you only see USA Soccer, and on the other hand you have NBA, American Football and Baseball, you get bored of soccer very fast.
That doesn't happens in the rest of the world because soccer is the only sport they know.
People who love soccer by seeing USA League may exist, but they must be a very very very little minority.
That doesn't happens in the rest of the world because soccer is the only sport they know.
People who love soccer by seeing USA League may exist, but they must be a very very very little minority.
Again, thank you for at least a partial explanation that I understand.
When FromIsrael talks about passion, I'm even more confused. He's excited about the passion. BUT WHY IS THERE PASSION for a boring sport?
Sorry, FromIsrael but I think there are way too many cultural differences for us to ever see this in the same way - which is fine. Read the last quote in my signature.
When FromIsrael talks about passion, I'm even more confused. He's excited about the passion. BUT WHY IS THERE PASSION for a boring sport?
Sorry, FromIsrael but I think there are way too many cultural differences for us to ever see this in the same way - which is fine. Read the last quote in my signature.
Well, "it's the only sport they know" it's an expression...
Of course, passion has to see a lot
The point, I think, specially in some third world countries, is that soccer is very easy to play anywhere. You don't need a "real" goal or a really good ball to play it. But you can't play basketball without baskets and a quite good floor and a quite good ball, you can't play voleyball without a net, etc...
So this makes that soccer is played even in the poorest places of the world.
Of course, passion has to see a lot
The point, I think, specially in some third world countries, is that soccer is very easy to play anywhere. You don't need a "real" goal or a really good ball to play it. But you can't play basketball without baskets and a quite good floor and a quite good ball, you can't play voleyball without a net, etc...
So this makes that soccer is played even in the poorest places of the world.
you know, theeres only 3 countrys all over the world whitch soccer isnt the most popular sport-
USa
India (cricket is)
and Lithunia (busketball is)
i think it say everything
and VF21 -
if u whould be able to watch youtube videos i whould should u what is happening in europe while theres a goal and what happends while theres a busket
USa
India (cricket is)
and Lithunia (busketball is)
i think it say everything
and VF21 -
if u whould be able to watch youtube videos i whould should u what is happening in europe while theres a goal and what happends while theres a busket
Well, "it's the only sport they know" it's an expression...
Of course, passion has to see a lot
The point, I think, specially in some third world countries, is that soccer is very easy to play anywhere. You don't need a "real" goal or a really good ball to play it. But you can't play basketball without baskets and a quite good floor and a quite good ball, you can't play voleyball without a net, etc...
So this makes that soccer is played even in the poorest places of the world.
Of course, passion has to see a lot
The point, I think, specially in some third world countries, is that soccer is very easy to play anywhere. You don't need a "real" goal or a really good ball to play it. But you can't play basketball without baskets and a quite good floor and a quite good ball, you can't play voleyball without a net, etc...
So this makes that soccer is played even in the poorest places of the world.
But thanks again. And did I ever welcome you to the board? we're very glad to have our new Spanish members and Israeli members here to add to our conversation and enjoyment of the game of basketball.
you know, theeres only 3 countrys all over the world whitch soccer isnt the most popular sport-
USa
India (cricket is)
and Lithunia (busketball is)
i think it say everything
and VF21 -
if u whould be able to watch youtube videos i whould should u what is happening in europe while theres a goal and what happends while theres a busket
USa
India (cricket is)
and Lithunia (busketball is)
i think it say everything
and VF21 -
if u whould be able to watch youtube videos i whould should u what is happening in europe while theres a goal and what happends while theres a busket
Let's jsut agree to disagree, shall we?
Yes, I know there are a lot of basketball hoops anywhere...
But well, poverty areas there at least they have a floor in wich the ball can be bounced. And a ball that can be bounced can be bought anywhere.
But having a good floor to play basketball in Africa for example, and which is worse, having a ball that can be bounced, it's almost impossible. That's the main point I think: even if you have an awful hoop made somehow, you still can't bounce a ball... But you can play football even with a bag full of dirty clothes.
Thanks!
But well, poverty areas there at least they have a floor in wich the ball can be bounced. And a ball that can be bounced can be bought anywhere.
But having a good floor to play basketball in Africa for example, and which is worse, having a ball that can be bounced, it's almost impossible. That's the main point I think: even if you have an awful hoop made somehow, you still can't bounce a ball... But you can play football even with a bag full of dirty clothes.
Thanks!
I lived in parts of Portugal, Spain, Turkey, Lebanon, Philippines and a few other places (including USA) while growing up - in 60's-70's. Back in those days there was maybe was not as much random ugly graffiti plastered all over the place like today. But interestingly, what was around often had less to do with gang markings than a single scribbled word - "Pele." I never saw his name marked anywhere in USA but saw it on lots of walls across parts of Europe, Mid East and East Asia.
Most people in USA don't realize even remotely his stunning greatness. At age 17 in 1958 he led Basil to the World Cup championship as the youngest player in that tourney and at the time youngest ever to play in a World Cup. He had 6 goals his 4 games and established himself as best striker in the world and soon best player ever in many futbol fans eyes. I know there's always debate of who is the greatest athlete of all time, the most famous, etc. For me, it's the amazing, incomparable, beautuful PELE!
Most people in USA don't realize even remotely his stunning greatness. At age 17 in 1958 he led Basil to the World Cup championship as the youngest player in that tourney and at the time youngest ever to play in a World Cup. He had 6 goals his 4 games and established himself as best striker in the world and soon best player ever in many futbol fans eyes. I know there's always debate of who is the greatest athlete of all time, the most famous, etc. For me, it's the amazing, incomparable, beautuful PELE!
Although I understand the grandiousity of Pele and what he must have been in his era, I prefer Maradona. Mainly because I think he had to play against much more better defenses. In the 60s it was easier to enhace over the rest than in the 80s.
And all of his problems with drugs, which makes him a kind of crazy rock star, makes him BIGGER. On the other hand we have Pele on Viagra spots... So 2-0 for Maradona. Hahaha.
And all of his problems with drugs, which makes him a kind of crazy rock star, makes him BIGGER. On the other hand we have Pele on Viagra spots... So 2-0 for Maradona. Hahaha.
I have learned there is definitely soooooo much more to soccer than the ball just being kicked around. I definitely agree with the notion that when it's played at its highest by its highest teams...it is indeed a beautiful game.
I cover women's pro soccer now so I have been immersing myself more into soccer than just watching during Olympic and World Cup years. Appreciating how the US manufactured that second goal today may not have happened for me a year ago. But I've always followed the World Cup just because it brings the best of the best and their fanatical fans. Now my watching extends to the international club teams. Hope to get out to the club and Gold Cup matches in the bay area next month. Good stuff.
I'm pleased that the US guys were disappointed with the outcome today and hope they are able to translate this into something positive the rest of the way and into 2010. Nice work by both teams today, entertainment all around.
I cover women's pro soccer now so I have been immersing myself more into soccer than just watching during Olympic and World Cup years. Appreciating how the US manufactured that second goal today may not have happened for me a year ago. But I've always followed the World Cup just because it brings the best of the best and their fanatical fans. Now my watching extends to the international club teams. Hope to get out to the club and Gold Cup matches in the bay area next month. Good stuff.
I'm pleased that the US guys were disappointed with the outcome today and hope they are able to translate this into something positive the rest of the way and into 2010. Nice work by both teams today, entertainment all around.
Ok, I wanna add my 5 cents ))
First of all, YES, football is #1 sport in the World .. bar none!!!
However, there some other countries where football is not #1:
Canada - Hockey
Eastern Russia (Ural and Siberia regions) - Hockey.
And I wanna argue with our Spanish friend - EPL is #1 now )) I am personally a huge fan of Serie A but we all have to admit that EPL is better than both La Liga and Lega Calcio.
First of all, YES, football is #1 sport in the World .. bar none!!!
However, there some other countries where football is not #1:
Canada - Hockey
Eastern Russia (Ural and Siberia regions) - Hockey.
And I wanna argue with our Spanish friend - EPL is #1 now )) I am personally a huge fan of Serie A but we all have to admit that EPL is better than both La Liga and Lega Calcio.