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Originally posted by TheComte
Soccer is the most corrupt sport in the world. It's full of cheaters, fixed games, crooked officials, divers and fakers.
And I'm not even going to get into the fact that the majority of games are extremely boring. And yet, the Brits love the game for some reason and that's fine. But why do you have to come on here and insult American football with your weak "why is it called football when you use your hands?" argument?
Soccer has a "throw" in. Why do you call it football when there is a "throw" in? How can a game be decided with a "hand" ball like when Thierry Henry cheated against Ireland and in the last World Cup with the Argentinian? There are criticisms on both sides.
Live and let live. I'm Canadian and ice hockey is the fastest, toughest, most exciting sport in the world bar none. You Brits don't play it too well but that doesn't mean I hate you. Why can't we just all get along and enjoy our sports without insulting the others?
edit on 14-1-2012 by TheComte because: (no reason given)
Originally posted by TheComte
Alan Eagleson? Seriously?
First of all, that was 30 years ago. Secondly, he went to jail while the Sepp Blatter walks free.
There is simply no comparison between the NHL and soccer when it comes to corruption.
Originally posted by randomname
since americans learnt they suck at soccer, and football (soccer) is an english game, they decided to change the rules.
because they hate anything english, and want desperately to separate themselves from their heritage, like spelling colour without the u or driving on the opposite side of the road, they made modifications to the english football game.
and they crown a "world" champion every year for a game they only play and that has absolutely no interest or following anywhere outside of n. america.
Games are not alike infact polar opposites.In Rugby the ball must be passed backwards or level.Foward pass is illegall.American Football is totallay bassed on fowarrd pass or throw.
Originally posted by n00bUK
American Football = Glorified Rugby with PPE
Not a fan of 'soccer'/Football Ye' know, Foot on ball **Cough cough** American "Foot"what ball?
Im a big fan of Rugby, which is allot like American football, you guys should watch it i bet you would enjoy it
I know there is some places where you can get in a team to play American Football over here in the UK, but its a very small scene. The scene is getting bigger down south though, London ways.
edit on 6-1-2012 by n00bUK because: (no reason given)