27 Nov 09
Originally posted by scacchipazzoWorldwide it's called 'football'.
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/23/sports/soccer/23iht-SOCCER.html?_r=1
This is really bad! Soccer, despite its worlwide appeal, is in a sorry state as evidenced by the France ireland match. This article certainly makes the match even more suspect!
27 Nov 09
Originally posted by MelanerpesWe already have that problem in Toronto.
it would be interesting if the sport played in the NFL was to successfully catch on in the rest of the world. Then the rest of the world would have to deal with having two sports called "football".
We have lots of football fans and lots of football fans.
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27 Nov 09
Originally posted by Melanerpesit would be referred to as 'american football' like it is already, plus football is quite popular outside the us to watch, especially in the uk.
it would be interesting if the sport played in the NFL was to successfully catch on in the rest of the world. Then the rest of the world would have to deal with having two sports called "football".
01 Dec 09
Originally posted by EsotericThe posturing at least is not done to try and fenagle some advantage! In footie dives are to trick refs!
"Men in Pads"?
The diving in football (world) is almost as annoying as the posturing and over the top"showmanship" in football (U.S.).