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    Quote Originally Posted by Kermit View Post
    According to what I just read via Google, the main reason is that qualification takes too long.
    that's bullshit. same teams virtually make the world cup every 4 years.

    can you imagine if superbowl happened every 4 years? no fukking way!!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ghenghis Kahn View Post
    that's bullshit. same teams virtually make the world cup every 4 years.

    can you imagine if superbowl happened every 4 years? no fukking way!!!
    It's a world wide event like the Olympics, it's just not gonna happen every year. I don't see what is difficult to understand about that.

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    are you really comparing the olympics to the world cup?

    how many fan base is there for the olympics pal?

    give me a fukking break.

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    US is pretty much the only country where its not as popular as the rest of the world. And because Americans think the world revolves around them they think if they don't like it no one else should either.


    As far as guys complaining about draws your idiots. Besides NHL none of the American leagues use a points system in standings and its simply part of the game. Until recently NHL games were allowed to end in a tie as well.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ghenghis Kahn View Post
    are you really comparing the olympics to the world cup?

    how many fan base is there for the olympics pal?

    give me a fukking break.
    the qualificiation process takes 2 years to complete and the other 2 years each continent has their own competition.

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    Quote Originally Posted by TakingVegasMoney View Post
    Who the penetrate is going to play football with a rock?? To find a rock the same size/shape of a football do you know how heavy thst would be??? This comment you just made is just plain stupid.
    It is not my example. It is something often stated by Americans on this board. Just read post nr 9 in this thread:

    http://www.sportsbookreview.com/forum/players-ta...r-so-much.html

    Some people appareantly believe that in order to play soccer all you need is a rock to kick around. But if you want to play baseball f.inst. then you need bat, gloves, ball, caps, hotdog stand etc.

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    well i guess it's too late to change it now since they already have an archaic system but the world cup should occur at least once every two years.

    i remember one year when a columbian soccer player was killed from kicking his own goal.

    soccer fans seem very passionate about the sport, i'm just surprised they can wait for years.

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    You really think soccer should just be dedicated to the World Cup. While the players have other jobs in the hundreds of leagues out there to make their money. Makes no sense, the system is just fine but you know it all.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Pareto View Post
    It is not my example. It is something often stated by Americans on this board. Just read post nr 9 in this thread:

    http://www.sportsbookreview.com/forum/players-ta...r-so-much.html

    Some people appareantly believe that in order to play soccer all you need is a rock to kick around. But if you want to play baseball f.inst. then you need bat, gloves, ball, caps, hotdog stand etc.
    My apologies then. That's just arrogance at its finest.

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    You guys are arguing with a handful of soccer haters on a gambling forum. The fact you think this represents everyone in a country of well over 300 million makes you just as arrogant/stupid as those you're arguing with. OP set the bait and you bit.


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    Quote Originally Posted by easyliving View Post
    US is pretty much the only country where its not as popular as the rest of the world. And because Americans think the world revolves around them they think if they don't like it no one else should either.
    18 million people play soccer in the U.S.

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    Quote Originally Posted by swordsandtequila View Post
    You guys are arguing with a handful of soccer haters on a gambling forum. The fact you think this represents everyone in a country of well over 300 million makes you just as arrogant/stupid as those you're arguing with. OP set the bait and you bit.


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    I know. But these threads are always entertaining to read. This great video shows that not all Americans hate soccer:


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    you soccer fans are a sensitive bunch.

    no one really answered my initial question with a good answer.

    if you euros asked why is football so popular in the states, i certainly wouldn't get defensive and try to twist people's words around.

    but hey to each their own...

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ghenghis Kahn View Post
    you soccer fans are a sensitive bunch.

    no one really answered my initial question with a good answer.

    if you euros asked why is football so popular in the states, i certainly wouldn't get defensive and try to twist people's words around.

    but hey to each their own...
    When you start your question by saying the only good thing is the lack of commercials, then people probably dont think you are sincere in your quest for enlightement and will probably consider you more of a troll.

    If I started a thread saying:

    Why do you americans like football? The only good thing about it is all the commercials so I dont have to watch that awful sport all the time.

    Would you then think I wanted to learn more about the sport. Or i was just being a troll?

    FYI: I also love football and have attended several games live in US.

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    It's a team sport, almost anyone can play (all you need is something to kick), and there are endless possibilities to how creative you can be. Also, scoring points is more epic due to how much build up a team or individual player needs to make.

    There are a thousand other reasons.

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