Why is soccer such a huge international sport ?

I mean ever since i was a little kid my dad and family and friends and when i look at the games on TV the stadiums are full. Why ? Why is it such a huge international sport ? I mean here in the US i've seen some great games like when the ladies won backa few years ago but it's not really as big as baseball and football here in the us ? Why is it such a huge international sport ?

Even in dirt poor countries you can still play soccer. You can't say that for a lot of American sports.Sajo7

You can play football without the gear. You won't live long enough to play another game but you still can. :P

Even in dirt poor countries you can still play soccer. You can't say that for a lot of American sports.Sajo7

because it's much more of a sport than the american favorites. yeah, I said it.

[QUOTE="Sajo7"]Even in dirt poor countries you can still play soccer. You can't say that for a lot of American sports.LexLas

because it's much more of a sport than the american favorites. yeah, I said it.

darkIink

Agreed.

[QUOTE="Sajo7"]Even in dirt poor countries you can still play soccer. You can't say that for a lot of American sports.Pirate700

You can play football without the gear. You won't live long enough to play another game but you still can. :P

Because it's the best sport in the world. Duhpspdseagle

[QUOTE="LexLas"][QUOTE="Sajo7"]Even in dirt poor countries you can still play soccer. You can't say that for a lot of American sports.LexLas

[QUOTE="darkIink"]

because it's much more of a sport than the american favorites. yeah, I said it.

Pirate700

I mean ever since i was a little kid my dad and family and friends and when i look at the games on TV the stadiums are full. Why ? Why is it such a huge international sport ? I mean here in the US i've seen some great games like when the ladies won backa few years ago but it's not really as big as baseball and football here in the us ? Why is it such a huge international sport ?

LexLas

Baseball requires equipment, and American football requires protection. Hockey just sucks.

[QUOTE="Pirate700"]

[QUOTE="darkIink"]

because it's much more of a sport than the american favorites. yeah, I said it.

Sajo7

Yea, I bet this guys an American football fan wearing tights yet has the nerve to say "Hot pants" :roll:

[QUOTE="Pirate700"]

[QUOTE="darkIink"]

because it's much more of a sport than the american favorites. yeah, I said it.

pspdseagle

Don't go to any country outside the US because you'll get you arse handed to ya.

You don't weigh 80lbs you have to be very physically fit to run 6000-8000 kilometers on average per game. It's more of a sport than you'll ever see I bet you're **** and can't even send in a cross.

Because it's the best sport in the world. Duhpspdseagle

as obnoxious as that sounds, its the truth

and all you need for soccer is a football.

[QUOTE="Sajo7"]

[QUOTE="Pirate700"]Weighing 80lbs, running around in hot-pants and letting your long flowing locks down does not qualify as a sport. Neither does being to much of a limp wristed sissy to play a real sport. And don't even get me started on those sweet 0-0 tie games. :lol:

pspdseagle

Yea, I bet this guys an American football fan wearing tights yet has the nerve to say "Hot pants" :roll:

[QUOTE="Sajo7"]

[QUOTE="Pirate700"]Weighing 80lbs, running around in hot-pants and letting your long flowing locks down does not qualify as a sport. Neither does being to much of a limp wristed sissy to play a real sport. And don't even get me started on those sweet 0-0 tie games. :lol:

pspdseagle

Yea, I bet this guys an American football fan wearing tights yet has the nerve to say "Hot pants" :roll:

[QUOTE="Sajo7"]

[QUOTE="Pirate700"]Weighing 80lbs, running around in hot-pants and letting your long flowing locks down does not qualify as a sport. Neither does being to much of a limp wristed sissy to play a real sport. And don't even get me started on those sweet 0-0 tie games. :lol:

pspdseagle

Yea, I bet this guys an American football fan wearing tights yet has the nerve to say "Hot pants" :roll:

lol

well played sir

anyway, lets face it, football is just rugby in a weird looking suit! who wears armour to play rugby???

I think sporting preferences are largely handed down thru generations.duxup

[QUOTE="LexLas"][QUOTE="Sajo7"]Even in dirt poor countries you can still play soccer. You can't say that for a lot of American sports.LexLas

anyway, lets face it, football is just rugby in a weird looking suit! who wears armour to play rugby???

jpph

[QUOTE="pspdseagle"]

[QUOTE="Sajo7"] While I agree on the 0-0 games. Don't knock the hot pants...in fact lets apply this to every sport.

Yea, I bet this guys an American football fan wearing tights yet has the nerve to say "Hot pants" :roll:

lol

well played sir

anyway, lets face it, football is just rugby in a weird looking suit! who wears armour to play rugby???

[QUOTE="pspdseagle"]

[QUOTE="Pirate700"]Weighing 80lbs, running around in hot-pants and letting your long flowing locks down does not qualify as a sport. Neither does being to much of a limp wristed sissy to play a real sport. And don't even get me started on those sweet 0-0 tie games. :lol:

Pirate700

Don't go to any country outside the US because you'll get you arse handed to ya.

You don't weigh 80lbs you have to be very physically fit to run 6000-8000 kilometers on average per game. It's more of a sport than you'll ever see I bet you're **** and can't even send in a cross.

Not a personal attack, just truth. Appreciate the beautiful game.

[QUOTE="duxup"]I think sporting preferences are largely handed down thru generations.Puscifer_No1

[QUOTE="Puscifer_No1"][QUOTE="duxup"]I think sporting preferences are largely handed down thru generations.duxup

/thread

[QUOTE="duxup"]

[QUOTE="Puscifer_No1"] I don't know. My dad used to play a lot of football/soccer and I've never really been interested.Puscifer_No1

Soccer is more than just a sport in other countries.

[QUOTE="Puscifer_No1"][QUOTE="duxup"] I didn't say it applied to you.

duxup

*Waves the red flag* :P

Why? Because all you need is a ball to play, simple as that really. Since it is a very accessible game, it's popularity should not come as a surprise. Then take into consideration how close Europe, Africa, and Asia and their countries are to each other, and of course they will have an unification for the love of the sport. Over here in the Americas we do not feel that connection since we're so far away, and so accordingly we have developed our own sports and traditions. All of the popular sports here are faster paced and have more scoring, so it is understandable why most of us would see soccer as boring. I'm not hating on soccer, I respect it and watch the World Cup, but that's how I see it.

It's a form of entertainment anyone can play. All you need is a ball (or ball-shaped object) and feet :P

It's a form of entertainment anyone can play. All you need is a ball (or ball-shaped object) and feet :P

Shiggums

[QUOTE="Shiggums"]

It's a form of entertainment anyone can play. All you need is a ball (or ball-shaped object) and feet :P

Pirate700

[QUOTE="Shiggums"]

It's a form of entertainment anyone can play. All you need is a ball (or ball-shaped object) and feet :P

Pirate700

If it rolls, sure. Though, if you play barefoot it may hurt a bit to kick...

[QUOTE="Pirate700"]

[QUOTE="Shiggums"]

It's a form of entertainment anyone can play. All you need is a ball (or ball-shaped object) and feet :P

Sajo7

[QUOTE="Shiggums"]

It's a form of entertainment anyone can play. All you need is a ball (or ball-shaped object) and feet :P

Pirate700

thats a ball? if you were with a bunch of drunks you potentially could. BTW I see nothing manly about smacking each others ass's after every play

Why? Because all you need is a ball to play, simple as that really. Since it is a very accessible game, it's popularity should not come as a surprise. Then take into consideration how close Europe, Africa, and Asia and their countries are to each other, and of course they will have an unification for the love of the sport. Over here in the Americas we do not feel that connection since we're so far away, and so accordingly we have developed our own sports and traditions. All of the popular sports here are faster paced and have more scoring, so it is understandable why most of us would see soccer as boring. I'm not hating on soccer, I respect it and watch the World Cup, but that's how I see it.

Renegade_Fury

[QUOTE="Pirate700"]

[QUOTE="Shiggums"]

It's a form of entertainment anyone can play. All you need is a ball (or ball-shaped object) and feet :P

links136

thats a ball? if you were with a bunch of drunks you potentially could. BTW I see nothing manly about smacking each others ass's after every play

[QUOTE="Pirate700"]

[QUOTE="Shiggums"]

It's a form of entertainment anyone can play. All you need is a ball (or ball-shaped object) and feet :P

links136

thats a ball? if you were with a bunch of drunks you potentially could. BTW I see nothing manly about smacking each others ass's after every play