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POLL: TWO IN THREE AMERICANS NOT INTERESTED IN WORLD CUP
Breitbart ^ | 15 Apr 2014 | BREITBART SPORTS

Posted on 04/15/2014 8:40:04 PM PDT by kingattax

A new online poll found that Americans just are not interested in the the World Cup, which is the world's top sporting event.

According to the poll, "two in three Americans do not plan to follow this year's tournament," only "7 percent said they anticipated following it closely," 86 percent of Americans "said they either know nothing or only a little bit about the World Cup, and more than two-thirds did not know Brazil is the 2014 host nation."

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To: gusty

Yes.


101 posted on 04/15/2014 9:45:59 PM PDT by FredZarguna (Das ist nicht nur nicht richtig, es ist nicht einmal falsch!)
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To: lacrew

For a variety of reasons, its not a popular spectator sport in this country.
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One primary reason I stated in post 41.


102 posted on 04/15/2014 9:46:23 PM PDT by bramps (Go West America!)
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To: FredZarguna

I’ve forgotten more things about American Football than you remember.

Maybe it’s just possible to like both sports.


103 posted on 04/15/2014 9:47:02 PM PDT by dfwgator
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To: dfwgator

Another soccer fan in the NFL is Ndamukong Suh. It is why the Lions use him as their backup placekicker. Maybe some of the keyboard tough guys will step up and call him a pussy to his face.


104 posted on 04/15/2014 9:47:41 PM PDT by gusty
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To: dfwgator

Sure you have. That’s why you think a long snapper is only used in a “shotgun formation.”


105 posted on 04/15/2014 9:48:11 PM PDT by FredZarguna (Das ist nicht nur nicht richtig, es ist nicht einmal falsch!)
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To: FredZarguna

What, and till what age.


106 posted on 04/15/2014 9:48:23 PM PDT by gusty
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To: lacrew
For a variety of reasons, its not a popular spectator sport in this country.

Guess that explains why an exhibition match between Manchester United and Real Madrid SOLD OUT in 24 hours at the "Big House", you know the Stadium that holds over 100,000 spectators.

107 posted on 04/15/2014 9:48:47 PM PDT by dfwgator
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To: bramps

“And you know it would be boring because...........?????????????????”

Because I spent so much time watching exactly that sort of boring thing in Germany in my misspent youth. My uncle and cousin were soccer coaches. I lived across the street from the local club sportplatz. B-O-R-I-N-G.

After half the match had gone by I was bored to tears. German TV was far more interesting.

“Thanks for proving post #41!”

I also played soccer a bit when I was a kid. Some of my earliest possessions had “FC Bayern Munchen” and “Beckenbauer” emblazoned on them. Then I grew up and did more adult things.


108 posted on 04/15/2014 9:49:24 PM PDT by vladimir998
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To: kingattax
Well, I'm in the minority; I enjoy the World Cup. The USA men's team looks pretty good this time around (so do a lot of other teams, I'm realistic on our chances.)

Even more than the men's, I enjoy the women's world cup (next one will be hosted by Canada next year.) The U.S. ladies have an excellent record, having twice won the cup).

.

109 posted on 04/15/2014 9:50:06 PM PDT by Seaplaner (Never give in. Never give in. Never...except to convictions of honour and good sense. W. Churchill)
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To: gusty

Professional thug Ndamukong Suh ...


110 posted on 04/15/2014 9:50:34 PM PDT by FredZarguna (Das ist nicht nur nicht richtig, es ist nicht einmal falsch!)
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To: FredZarguna

Now you’re really ticking me off, I’m a Detroit Lions fan. (yes I admit it)


111 posted on 04/15/2014 9:51:41 PM PDT by dfwgator
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To: dfwgator

“I guarantee, if the US makes the Finals, it will get Super Bowl-like ratings.”

You misspelled supper bowl.
:)


112 posted on 04/15/2014 9:52:01 PM PDT by DaxtonBrown (http://www.futurnamics.com/reid.php)
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To: dfwgator

Kobe Bryant would have been a failure. Only a handful of tall men can compete on the pitch. They’re too slow and don’t have the ball handling ability or agility. Kristof Van Hout is 6’10’’ - of course he’s a goalie because that’s all someone that size can really do. There are only a dozen or so major players in the world who are 6’6’’ or taller and any good. Bryant is 6’6’’.


113 posted on 04/15/2014 9:53:19 PM PDT by vladimir998
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To: dfwgator
I've read enough of your past comments on this site and gained enough respect for your sports knowledge (and sense of humor) to tell you not to waste further time on this thread. Unless, of course, you are getting a kick out if it.
114 posted on 04/15/2014 9:53:44 PM PDT by bramps (Go West America!)
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To: dfwgator

Ndamukong Suh, who deliberately stepped on another athlete with the intention of deliberately injuring him is regarded as the dirtiest player in the NFL by other NFL players. He’s everything that’s wrong with the NFL.


115 posted on 04/15/2014 9:55:19 PM PDT by FredZarguna (Das ist nicht nur nicht richtig, es ist nicht einmal falsch!)
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To: FredZarguna

You did not answer my follow up question. What sport did you play and until what age did you play it. To be fair, I will answer my own question. I played Div I baseball for 4 years and attended spring training the following spring for a MLB organization, unfortunately I did not make it out of Florida. Because of this, I do not put down other athletes in other sports, especially those who play at a high level. Only those who at best were what we call high school heroes or less, non-athletes would stoop that low.


116 posted on 04/15/2014 9:55:53 PM PDT by gusty
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To: gusty

I answered your question. Go read your mail.


117 posted on 04/15/2014 9:56:24 PM PDT by FredZarguna (Das ist nicht nur nicht richtig, es ist nicht einmal falsch!)
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To: kingattax
Go Spurs!
....
118 posted on 04/15/2014 9:59:57 PM PDT by Liberty Valance (Keep a simple manner for a happy life :o)
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To: FredZarguna

Post it here.


119 posted on 04/15/2014 10:00:40 PM PDT by gusty
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To: FredZarguna

“Ndamukong Suh, who deliberately stepped on another athlete with the intention of deliberately injuring him is regarded as the dirtiest player in the NFL by other NFL players.”

He’s the perfect soccer fan!


120 posted on 04/15/2014 10:03:48 PM PDT by vladimir998
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