Soccer/fubol - who plays?

[Matt]

This argument is ridiculous to be honest, as has been stated, its like comparing apples and oranges. Although just about the worlds population may disagree with you. So just the name change would be cool..

[BgMc31]

^^^You're right, the world would disagree with me...because they don't know the game. It's not taught in other countries they way soccer is taught here. Plus most countries aren't as successful as the US and therefore the expense of equipment is an issue. All you need in soccer is a ball and a little bit of room.

[xlxBigSexyxlx]

This argument is ridiculous to be honest, as has been stated, its like comparing apples and oranges. Although just about the worlds population may disagree with you. So just the name change would be cool..

Why is it so popular?

"It is a cheap activity to undertake. This appeals to the lesser-developed nations that play soccer, viz., most of them. To play a game of football, you need at least 22 sets of pads and helmets, as well as a football. To play a game of hockey, you need at least 12 sets of sticks and skates and hockey equipment. These are all expensive propositions. To play a game of basketball, you need a net in addition to a ball. But note that due to basketball being less financially demanding, it has risen in popularity throughout the world. For soccer, you need a ball among 20-something participants. Note that the cost per participant is extremely low.
Note that soccer fields are extremely large. This indicates that real estate is dirt-cheap where soccer is played. In more advanced countries, a phenomenon known as indoor soccer has arrived. While much less boring to watch or participate in than the traditional crap, it also indicates that property is more precious due to economic development of that culture.

Also, as one can see in the truly impoverished areas of the world, you can make a soccer ball out of various scraps of trash, and kick it around with bare feet. One observes slum children in Brazil living in trash heaps forming round objects from the debris strewn around their front yard. Most of the world can't afford to play real sports, so they participate in soccer instead."

[xlxBigSexyxlx]

But yes, guys, lol lets not get carried away.

I like my oranges, you like your apples.

Everything will be all fine and dandy

[Crest]

Why is it so popular?

"It is a cheap activity to undertake. This appeals to the lesser-developed nations that play soccer, viz., most of them. To play a game of football, you need at least 22 sets of pads and helmets, as well as a football. To play a game of hockey, you need at least 12 sets of sticks and skates and hockey equipment. These are all expensive propositions. To play a game of basketball, you need a net in addition to a ball. But note that due to basketball being less financially demanding, it has risen in popularity throughout the world. For soccer, you need a ball among 20-something participants. Note that the cost per participant is extremely low.
Note that soccer fields are extremely large. This indicates that real estate is dirt-cheap where soccer is played. In more advanced countries, a phenomenon known as indoor soccer has arrived. While much less boring to watch or participate in than the traditional crap, it also indicates that property is more precious due to economic development of that culture.

Also, as one can see in the truly impoverished areas of the world, you can make a soccer ball out of various scraps of trash, and kick it around with bare feet. One observes slum children in Brazil living in trash heaps forming round objects from the debris strewn around their front yard. Most of the world can't afford to play real sports, so they participate in soccer instead."

you could always be men about it and not use all the pads and helmets. then start calling 'football' rugby. call 'soccer' football and everybody's happy

.... egg chasing's boring anyway. most of the world love football because its the beautiful game. dont worry my chum once u american's get abit better at 'soccer' you will start appreciating it just as much as the rest of the world... oh believe it or not americans arn't the only nation that can afford pads and helmets

[xlxBigSexyxlx]

you could always be men about it and not use all the pads and helmets. then start calling 'football' rugby. call 'soccer' football and everybody's happy

.... egg chasing's boring anyway. most of the world love football because its the beautiful game. dont worry my chum once u american's get abit better at 'soccer' you will start appreciating it just as much as the rest of the world... oh believe it or not americans arn't the only nation that can afford pads and helmets

rugby players dont hold a flame to nfl players....Read Bg's post...

lol, lets just not get started...

[xlxBigSexyxlx]

you could always be men about it and not use all the pads and helmets. then start calling 'football' rugby. call 'soccer' football and everybody's happy

.... egg chasing's boring anyway. most of the world love football because its the beautiful game. dont worry my chum once u american's get abit better at 'soccer' you will start appreciating it just as much as the rest of the world... oh believe it or not americans arn't the only nation that can afford pads and helmets

Once the US gets better at soccer?

The US soccer team won the World Cup in 1991 and 1999....

[Matt]

Once the US gets better at soccer?

The US soccer team won the World Cup in 1991 and 1999....

???????????? What world cup was this????????????

[xlxBigSexyxlx]

???????????? What world cup was this????????????

Womens.

His statement was directed towards Americans, not male or female

[Matt]

Womens.

His statement was directed towards Americans, not male or female

Ok didnt know that lol...

[T_Own]

???????????? What world cup was this????????????

lol womens

Cesar O'Neal in the early 90's at 285lbs in high school ran a 10.7 hundred.

but thats one guy. a rugby and soccer player are very different. i would say some of the fastest soccer players are right around the faster pros. and about 5 times more agile

[Odpierdol_sie!]

Once the US gets better at soccer?

The US soccer team won the World Cup in 1991 and 1999....

??
The only World Cup that was in 1991 and again in 1999 was the IRB Rugby World Cup.

[BgMc31]

Yeah, I'm done too. You can't what sport is better because better or not is subjective.