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Football/Soccer is the worst sport to watch
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Rockondevil
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Y’all need to get into beach volleyball.
jonnyp
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Our deepest condolences
NeverYouMind
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You have not seen a modern boxing match for a world title. 
There is only one sport I can watch all day long:
There is only one sport I can watch all day long:
Werewolf Jones
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The worst is when normies scream about it as they watch it when they have no control over it. If you were playing I'd understand.
Spyxos
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Nah i would say it is american football, I very rarely watch sports games, but the amount of commercials was just unbearable. They run 2 steps and there is advertising again. And it never ends. At least the soccer games run for 45 minutes without interruption.
Paasei
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Football is a fun sport (stop calling it soccer). I do agree there's too many ways/rules where a good paced match is halted. Any type of foul or player swap should stop the time until it's done/dealth with.
If it's too hard/rough to play for 45min, make it 30min per half. No more referee talking unless you're the captain is a nicely introduced rule on this UEFA cup, although not yet completely followed.
Also depends on what country or team your watching. Southern European countries and South American countries always play dirty to win by enforcing fouls or any other type of bullshit to waste your time. Shame, because they usually also posess a lot of skill.
If it's too hard/rough to play for 45min, make it 30min per half. No more referee talking unless you're the captain is a nicely introduced rule on this UEFA cup, although not yet completely followed.
Also depends on what country or team your watching. Southern European countries and South American countries always play dirty to win by enforcing fouls or any other type of bullshit to waste your time. Shame, because they usually also posess a lot of skill.
GymWolf
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TintoConCasera
I bought a sex doll, but I keep it inflated 100% of the time and use it like a regular wife
Football's nice to go to the bar and getting drunk while watching a match, but I'll never see myself doing that alone at home.
Overall I'd rather watch a tennis or basketball match.
Overall I'd rather watch a tennis or basketball match.
StabbyStabStabStabStab
Member
Ha that was a fantastic match (diving does suck though I agree)
All sports can be good or shit (aside from ones that cater too hard for advertising breaks). I've been on the edge of my seat watching lawn bowls, or doom scrolling within 5 minutes of watching football (yes I'm looking at you England, the football equivilent of Colin from What We Do In The Shadows).
BUT, if you conclude football is shit based on the game last night, well the games not for you - don't come again.
All sports can be good or shit (aside from ones that cater too hard for advertising breaks). I've been on the edge of my seat watching lawn bowls, or doom scrolling within 5 minutes of watching football (yes I'm looking at you England, the football equivilent of Colin from What We Do In The Shadows).
BUT, if you conclude football is shit based on the game last night, well the games not for you - don't come again.
IDKFA
I am Become Bilbo Baggins
Probably one of the best games of this tournament.
The beautiful game isn't for everyone, but there is a reason why it's the most popular sport on earth.
Sure. If you don't actually like sports. If you really love sports then you'd enjoy watching them alone.
I watched the Spain V France game alone yesterday and loved it. I watch a lot of sport alone, mostly Football and Rugby Union, and love it.
poppabk
Cheeks Spread for Digital Only Future
Anyone remember when they experimented with showing super short ads whenever there was a dead ball? Think it was Eurosport.
StabbyStabStabStabStab
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And that we're thankful for, otherwise football/soccer will morph into a game of quarters, adverts after every goal and renaming the areas into 'zones'.
We'll take the cheerleaders though.
Cyberpunkd
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Still better than American Football where you move for 20 seconds, then take 5 minutes to get into position, and the games last hours just so you can sell more ad space.
Cyberpunkd
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Boozeroony
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As far as excitement goes, cycling has the lowest lows and the highest high.
Some Tour the France stages are a 5 hour snoozefest, while others are hours of pure fun and nail-biting.
Some Tour the France stages are a 5 hour snoozefest, while others are hours of pure fun and nail-biting.
kurisu_1974
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Association football and no one calls it that.
bati
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Holy shit what a goal. Minimal required movement, and a checkmate for the goalkeeper from ~22m out while standing almost still. I've seen some good goals in my time but that's one of the best. Spectacular.
The Fartist
Gold Member
That shit was bananas, that kid's something special.
This was possibly the best dive.
Big meeks gets roasted for that.
StreetsofBeige
Gold Member
I'd watch soccer more if there wasnt do much diving, where fans, refs and commentators all go with it "as part of the game".
But yesterday's match between Uruguay and Brazil was much better. The ref didnt give a shit about most dives so play went on. He didn't give a shit someone was rolling on the ground.
Then of course as soon as the player realizes no call, he gets up and plays.
Never understood how soccer fans can tolerate the stupidity in diving. No other sport is like this.
But yesterday's match between Uruguay and Brazil was much better. The ref didnt give a shit about most dives so play went on. He didn't give a shit someone was rolling on the ground.
Then of course as soon as the player realizes no call, he gets up and plays.
Never understood how soccer fans can tolerate the stupidity in diving. No other sport is like this.
Sleepwalker
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OP "football is boring and hockey is better cause there are fights"
Copa america: hold my beer
Copa america: hold my beer
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StreetsofBeige
Gold Member
I find all car racing unwatchable.
I find it similar to skiing, track and field stuff, gymnastics, soccer etc... Only good time to watch it is a replay of a car crash, someone fucks up and trips or a goal.
Although I dont follow it and only see rare coverage on sports channels, I'd say for myself the most exciting sport to watch is Australian Rules Football. Constant action. Last year they were showing a Women's Aussie football game. It was crazy and pretty fun to watch. MMA slugfests with two people on their feet punching an kicking is good too.
And like all Aussie football games, tons of people getting dragged down or knocked over, and ZERO faking dives or injuries. Women's game too. Get knocked down, and get back up like a champ.
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MayauMiao
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Apart from referees, football/soccer associations should also have acting coaches on the field to give the these people a red card for bad acting.
StreetsofBeige
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As crazy as it sounds, my buddy who follows soccer claims refs can give divers a yellow card. And supposedly he's seen it happen.
I've never seen a ref ever give a yellow to a player who crumbled to the ground.
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StabbyStabStabStabStab
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Yes this absolutely does happen, however only really/largely when theres no contact (i.e. its blatant). I saw someone only last week getting booked for diving (personally I think attempting to get a player booked or sent off by feigning a foul should be treated much more severely).
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CAUTIONS FOR UNSPORTING BEHAVIOUR
- attempts to deceive the referee e.g. by feigning injury or pretending to have been fouled (simulation)
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Rafael Leao will miss Portugal’s final Euro 2024 group-stage game through suspension after receiving two yellow cards for diving.
Just as an FYI... (boring I know tho)
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StabbyStabStabStabStab
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I remember this one from 2002 with Rivaldo getting a player sent off - this should be punished with a serious spank and stern telling off... and then sent off to a chorus of impolite boos. Shame as he was a great player, just a wee bit too diiiiiiiirty.
Ristifer
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Soccer has its moments, but it does tend to blow at times. They have to add time on the end because these motherfuckers have to dive everywhere. I would understand diving 40-50 minutes in, because you've been running around so much and want to just lay on the ground. That's understandable. But these assholes are laying there 4 minutes into the match. Just get the fuck up and keep going.
And of course there's diving in hockey. But there are also madmen who put their faces in front of frozen pucks travelling 90-100mph off of someone's stick. Soccer players would be running into the ocean if they had to do that.
And of course there's diving in hockey. But there are also madmen who put their faces in front of frozen pucks travelling 90-100mph off of someone's stick. Soccer players would be running into the ocean if they had to do that.
StreetsofBeige
Gold Member
Ha. My buddy is Portuguese. Maybe that's the incident he was actually talking about as an example to me!
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PaddyOCanager
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As an American on the east coast, I enjoy that Premier League games are on before the NFL Sunday games. I basically get an entire day of sports from 9am to midnight which is amazing.
One great thing about football/soccer is the games are quick - 45 mins, 15 min break, 45 mins. It's not a huge investment to follow a team and get into the sport. If a game is boring, so what? It's less than two hours of your time. A boring NFL game can ruin half your day.
Another thing about football/soccer I've noticed - the more you watch, there is a sort of rhythm to the game you eventually tap into. If a team is off, it's like listening to a poorly composed piece of music. If they are on, it's awesome to see. The problem, I feel, is that people tune into a single game and if they don't see enough goals scored, they just label it "boring". We don't have a culture around the sport so many Americans don't actually understand what is happening on the pitch, moment to moment - they just see people kicking a ball around.
If you're interested in getting into the sport as an American, pick a Premier League team, learn about the key players and watch them play for a few weeks. Also, I bet 9 out of 10 Americans don't know how offsides works and the role it plays in the game. This is pretty key information you need before watching - you really can't appreciate anything that's happening if you don't know this fundamental aspect of the sport.
One great thing about football/soccer is the games are quick - 45 mins, 15 min break, 45 mins. It's not a huge investment to follow a team and get into the sport. If a game is boring, so what? It's less than two hours of your time. A boring NFL game can ruin half your day.
Another thing about football/soccer I've noticed - the more you watch, there is a sort of rhythm to the game you eventually tap into. If a team is off, it's like listening to a poorly composed piece of music. If they are on, it's awesome to see. The problem, I feel, is that people tune into a single game and if they don't see enough goals scored, they just label it "boring". We don't have a culture around the sport so many Americans don't actually understand what is happening on the pitch, moment to moment - they just see people kicking a ball around.
If you're interested in getting into the sport as an American, pick a Premier League team, learn about the key players and watch them play for a few weeks. Also, I bet 9 out of 10 Americans don't know how offsides works and the role it plays in the game. This is pretty key information you need before watching - you really can't appreciate anything that's happening if you don't know this fundamental aspect of the sport.
StueyDuck
Member
You need to watch more sports.
I agree that footballers becoming drama queens is boring. I'm openly more of a rugby fan for such reasons.
But football is still exciting as fuck when you watch a legitimately good game.
Compare it to some "international" sports where they stop playing every 5 minutes to throw ads in your face and the match lasts all day basically makes me want to scratch my eyes out.
I agree that footballers becoming drama queens is boring. I'm openly more of a rugby fan for such reasons.
But football is still exciting as fuck when you watch a legitimately good game.
Compare it to some "international" sports where they stop playing every 5 minutes to throw ads in your face and the match lasts all day basically makes me want to scratch my eyes out.
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Represent.
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I like soccer.
But nothing. NOTHING fucks with Hockey.
It’s the greatest sport on earth to watc
Nothing comes close to the level of intensity and passion of the NHL playoffs. And that’s without even mentioning the speed and skill involved.
But nothing. NOTHING fucks with Hockey.
It’s the greatest sport on earth to watc
Nothing comes close to the level of intensity and passion of the NHL playoffs. And that’s without even mentioning the speed and skill involved.
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squallheart
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Was just gonna say this lol. I do agree players who throw themselves should be slapped
TheHighFlyingBirds
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Being a northerner, its rugby league for me. Both codes are for hard men though, and none of the theatrics like the overpaid footballers. Watched a game the other week and one of the players (Jonny Lomax) dislocated his finger, physio puts it back in on the pitch and the player runs straight back into the action.
Another one to make you wince, Paul Wood in a challenge cup final ruptured a bollock and just carried on playing.
NecrosaroIII
Ultimate DQ Fan
*Baseball is the worst sport to watch. 3+ hours of jack shit happening, 15 min+ of cool shit you can watch on highlights
calistan
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The body types are mostly giant dudes these days. I live in a rugby city, and sometimes you see the visiting team walking through the town centre, from their hotel to the ground. Compared to normal people they are enormous.
The fans are much nicer than football crowds. Here they all drink in the same pubs as the locals and walk around doing tourist stuff in their team colours before the game. There's no police presence whatsoever, and no fighting or taunting.
