Anyone Gotten Into the World Cup?

[ArlJim78]

Originally Posted by randallscott35

I couldn't agree more. This is the worst part of the whole thing. Talked to some friends who are into soccer who claim this is just part of the game but its just plain stupid. Everytime I guy falls, they grab their ankle. Pratfalls. Nonsense.

I try to get up to watch the world cup, after all it's the biggest sporting event in the world right? Every time I watch a football match (soccer), I remember why I can't stand it. The sight of grown men diving to the ground, writhing in agony, holding their ankles, face knotted in anguish, every time someone comes near their feet. Then after this big display they're back up and in action only minutes later as if nothing happened. Of course it goes on in domestic sports as well but not nearly as blatant. I didn't notice this so much from the US squad but the Italians were sickening.