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There is a reason why soccer is not called ‘football’ in America…soccer sucks. American football is far better and far superior than the world’s so-called most popular sport, which for some reason is also called ‘football.’ If this is confusing don’t worry about, Americans already have it figured out.
American sports fans decided to call this ridiculous sport ‘soccer’ a long time ago, and gave the term 'football' to a far better, more appealing sport.
I am not writing this to offend anyone, or to attract more readers. The fact is that soccer is boring and it simply makes no sense. The goal is bigger than a two-car garage, but yet nothing happens for 86 minutes! Guys are running (and walking) all over this massive field, yet nothing ever happens.
Most Americans view soccer as just a big game of keep away. Why the rest of the world continues to play this sport is beyond comprehension. I will always fail to understand what makes soccer so great and so fun to watch. Soccer fans shout at me ‘you just don’t understand.’ I agree.
- I don’t understand how a sport can have an ‘offsides’ penalty when that is the only way a teams can have an offensive advantage.
- I don’t understand why professional athletes can’t put a round ball in a goal the size of Rhode Island.
- I don’t understand how anyone can get excited about one goal being scored during 86 minutes of play.
I don’t understand why soccer players are so fragile. One minute they are being hauled off on a stretcher and ten minutes later the same guy is scoring a break-away goal!
- I don’t understand how 100,000 fans can start a fire and riot after a 1-0 contest. Maybe they looked elsewhere to cure their boredom.
- I don’t understand why David Beckham has to look like a girl.
- I don’t understand how European soccer fans in the year 2006 can yell racial slurs to black athletes. It is also horrible to see FIFA not do a damn thing about it.
Ask me why I love American football, baseball, basketball or even hockey and I could go on and on about how each position in each sport requires a combination of athleticism, violence, speed and skill and each has the ability change the momentum of the contest or determine the outcome of the game.
Also, professional sports in America are paced well and have a nice flow with breaks in the action that allow the game to be analyzed by fans and broadcasters.
Soccer has none of this.
Die-hard soccer fans argue that soccer is the ‘world’s greatest game’ or that in every other country but America it is the most popular sport. Just because everyone else is doing something, don’t make it right. Heck, the Chinese are still using chop-sticks!
Other countries don’t have any other choice. Other than rugby and cricket, what else is there for professional sports outside the United States?
Badminton? Handball? Curling?
America pretty much leads the world in entertainment and when America says something is boring then we are probably on to something. Baywatch reruns can be found in almost every household around the world. We know how to entertain and we know sports.
If you’re into soccer, kick yourself silly. Just don’t expect us to join you kicking and screaming with joy.
Sorry soccer fans, your ‘football’ sucks.
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On the first one, the says Nigeria is a very difficult team. They have very good players, very strong man, and you never know what they’re gonna come up with.
On the 2nd one, he says luck is a minor factor, but still counts. On 2006, Argentina had one of the best teams, but lost against Germany on Penalties, after Abondanzieri (GK) injured on that game.
3rd one, he says Diego gives him lot of freedom, and wants him in touch with the ball.
4th one is a silly question, nevermind.
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Soccer isn't the biggest sport in the US, even with the World Cup taking place as I write this review. As the games in South Africa cause billions to cheer around the world, American's might look for something else to do with our time. However, it would be nice for people to get interested in something that contains some sort of soccer. This may have been the cause to bring together world's most popular sport with one of the world's most popular casual games in Soccer Sudoku 2010.
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A widespread concern for the Soccer World Cup (SWC) 2010 is personal safety and security, including various risks for those who visit South Africa. Some levels of concern are definitely justified, especially if the country’s high crime rate levels are taken into account. But, the international hype also seems to be driven by strong negative sentiment and a serious lack of knowledge regarding South Africa’s local conditions. The aim of this article is to better inform the SWC 2010 visitor to help him/her to enjoy a safer and much more enjoyable trip to the Rainbow Nation.
Do note: while the information in this article is relevant to conditions in South Africa at the time of preparation, actual potential threats to personal safety and security will vary and will be dependent on place, ti me and individual profile. We definitely recommend that you obtain professional advice should you consider yourself to be at risk.
The general SWC 2010 visitor is primarily concerned about the following areas of risk:
Crime
Terrorism
Infrastructure
Incidents
Natural Disasters & Outages
Health Risks
Crime
As with any major city in the world, it is imperative that visitors should be aware of high risk or ‘No Go’ areas where they may be exposed to relatively higher risks than in safer areas.
In South Africa, unfortunately, a negative element contributes to the unacceptably high crime levels, which negatively impact the quality of life for all South Africans from all walks of life. Despite the fact that crime levels vary widely between the various parts of cities, it is essential that everyone remains vigilant and informed at all times.
The following is a list of simple, practical steps that can contribute to your personal safety and security:
When arriving at any one of the airports, only make use of the official, designated porters. It is also not advisable to accept just any informal taxi service offered, but to rather stick with the established, ‘more professional’ taxi or shuttle services being offered.
Avoid carrying large sums of cash, cameras, video cameras or mobile phones in plain sight and do not leave belongings unattended.
Do not allow strangers to assist you in any way at Automatic Teller Machines (ATMs) or even within banks.
Pay attention to the advice of your hosts or locals on where to go after dark. Do not walk alone and take special precautions at lonely lookout points, especially at dusk or after dark.
For those who prefer to self-drive: At all times, do not leave any valuables visible in the vehicle;
Be vigilant at road intersections and traffic lights and watch out for suspicious characters next to the road;
Keep the car windows closed, especially when driving alone in the car;
At night, park in a secure, well-lit area.
Do not adhere to anyone who tries to stop your vehicle, unless it is a traffic or police official. Rather continue driving to the closest police station, your destination or back to a sufficiently busy public place;
Do not pay any bribery money or ‘gifts’ to any official. If a traffic offence was committed, ask for the detailed, official ticket to be issued, which should include the necessary details of the officer issuing the ticket;
Do not drink and drive!
Street children and beggars may approach you for a handout. Many social workers counsel against giving money to the children as it usually gets handed over to an older person or is used to purchase drugs. If you wish to do good, rather give food or donate your change to a registered charity.
Keep copies of all your important and valuable documents in a safe place.
Report Safety Incidents
Report any safety incident at any of the following numbers:
112: All emergencies from your mobile phone
107: All emergencies from a landline
Private security firms in your area, for example ADT at 0860 100 911 or +27 (0)11 259-3501 (Head Office)
10111: South African Police Service (SAPS)
Terrorism
The realistic threat of terrorist activities unfortunately apply to any prominent event, of which the Soccer World Cup 2010 is one of the biggest in the world. However, Interpol, the South African authorities and related organisations do consider the risk of a terrorist attack during this event to be low.
There was a recent indistinct threat by a North African Al Qaeda splinter group to target certain SWC 2010 matches, but the threat lacked credibility and substance. As with all other risks, we strongly advise that the threat levels should be monitored closer to the time of the event.
Infrastructure
A big concern for a number of years now is the South African infrastructure limitations. The SWC 2010 event organisers insist that they are comfortable with the infrastructure capabilities, but:
Key infrastructure projects will either not be completed or are behind schedule, for example the upgrade projects for a number of the major highways and access roads, as well as the Gautrain project, a high-speed rail connection between focus areas in Johannesburg and Pretoria.
Johannesburg’s bus rapid transit (BRT) system remains challenged by the taxi sector. Busses need to be protected by police escorts to ensure their safety and general traffic is often disrupted with unlawful taxi behaviour rand activities.
Several transport experiments were conducted during the 2009 Confederations Cup, but apparently with limited to no success.
General sentiment with regards to the SWC 2010 infrastructure seems to be highly sceptical. We strongly recommend that visitors should take into account that longer travel times may be required to or from any of the SWC 2010 centres, or even popular shopping or entertainment venues.
Incidents
According to the authorities there is a reasonable level of risk that the SWC 2010 tournament may be disrupted or impacted by mainly two different sources, namely trade union strikes and ‘service delivery protests’.
Some of the South African trade unions threatened with strikes and other forms of industrial action prior to or during the SWC 2010 tournament, which may cause significant and wide-spread disruption. It remains highly unlikely that the action would have a direct impact on scheduled matches. It may, however, negatively impact visitors if the transport or hospitality sectors would be impacted.
The second risk is in the form of the recent ‘service delivery protests’ which took place throughout South Africa in the poorer settlement areas. The aim of the mass action was to protest against claimed unsatisfactory basic services. The protests predominantly turned violent, but they were also isolated to the relevant townships. There is therefore no substantial risk to the scheduled SWC 2010 matches.
There seems to be an authentic assurance from all South Africa’s key role players, including the political players, trade unions and other parties, to deliver a successful SWC 2010 tournament. We do, however, strongly recommend that visitors should obtain up-to-date information on any of the areas that they intend to visit.
Natural Disasters and Outages
South Africa offers a moderate climate and has generally experienced very few natural disasters. The country also offers a relatively modern disaster response competence.
Apart from any disastrous or extraordinary events, the electricity supply problems that were experienced during 2008 should also be resolved. Each stadium, as well as most hotels, hospitals and other centres, do also have their own back-up electricity supply systems installed.
Health Risks
Health risks in South Africa are rated as moderate and can be effectively managed through basic, practical preventative measures.
The country’s private emergency services and medical facilities are on a par with the best in the world. The standards in the state hospitals are, however, questionable.
Food can be bought from any established restaurant, supermarket or food store with absolute minimal risk. Tap water is also safe for consumption in all the major cities. Health facilities and sanitation in the rural areas are not on the same standard as in the cities and do contribute to the majority of the health risks. When in doubt, use bottled water.
Various forms of viral or bacterial infections may introduce risk. Since every visitor will share communal tournament and tourism venues, facilities and forms of transport throughout the country with literally tens of thousands of other visitors from many different countries, we strongly recommend that you seek professional medical advice before making the trip to South Africa. It may be required to be receive inoculation(s) against certain flew or other forms of infection.
South Africa has one of the highest HIV/AIDS infection rates in the world. We strongly advise that you should only practice safe sex with your partner and avoid any other form of sexual behaviour, including paying for sex.
Helpful Links
www.FIFA.com
www.SA2010.gov.za
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