[LenS]

Soccer exists because most Europeans and Latin Americans are afraid of hitting (those that aren't, have already emigrated to the US, Canada or Australia). Soccer allows them to run around looking pretty. *eg*

[John H K]

Eh, even the French are fairly decent at Rugby at the world level (but wildly inconsistent, they can find a way to lose to anybody.)

It's more fun to watch. Doesn't require any more equipment than soccer, really. Teams actually score. A total variety of body types from huge goons to skinny fast guys can play it effectively.