I know you may not be a fan, but soccer is my sport of choice. It’s what I played growing up and what I still love. Obviously, the World Cup is the best known soccer moment, and it only occurs every four years. So in national teams I root for Brazil and the US. I have always loved the way Brazil plays soccer. The flowing runs, the great passing, the high skill level. And you’ve got to cheer for the home team. We’re still getting better.
I loved to watch France back when Platini roamed the midfield with Giresse, Fernandez, and Tigana. But I haven’t enjoyed much of their soccer of late. Until Ribery. But he has little help. And West Germany used to be the enemy. But I have enjoyed some of the ball the Germans have played in the last few years. Argentina and England should be good; they have the players. But you still have to play the game. Which they often don’t.
In club ball, England, it’s Manchester United. Loved them long time. Keane, Giggs, Schmeichel, Cantona, Beckham. And now, too. In Italy, I grew up as a fan of Juventus, but they have lost some of their character and some of their flair. I usually cheer for Inter Milan now. Could never switch over to AC. And in the US, it’s FC Dallas. I loved going to see them play in the Cotton Bowl. And my Alain Sutter #66 Dallas Burn jersey is still one of my favorite presents I ever received.
Thoughts?
Todd
To be sung aloud, in a glorious rising triad:
“chelsea chelSEA CHELSEACHELSEA CHElsea chelsea!”
Ribery? HOW ARE WE FRIENDS?? I know I am your and Wilson’s soccer padawan, but . . .
I saw the Tampa Bay Rowdies a few times back in the 80″s,but it was always about a concert afterwards,or the nickel beer night.
I saw the Tampa Bay Rowdies a few times back in the 80″s,but it was always about a concert afterwards,or the nickel beer night.
Hey Todd. Love FC Dallas as well. did you know San Antonio has a division 2 MSL team? The Scorpions are playing great soccer and fir a great cause. All if the profit from the team is being used to fund “Morgan’s Wonderland”, an amusement park for special needs kids. They beat the MLS Houston Dyanamo last night! Come down and I’ll take you to a game.
I never thought much about soccer until about 3 years ago, when a friend asked if I wanted to play some pickup with him on a field at the local university. I discovered that, although I am pretty much dismal at the game, it was a lot of fun!
I don’t really have any favorite teams (though I thought Germany was smashing in the last World Cup). I do, however, have an Inter Milan jersey, which I obtained as follows.
My wife and I were helping some good friends move. I hate moving, but I always help other people do it because I know how awful it is and I want to ease their pain. So we helped them with packing and loading and moving and unloading, until finally, about 12 hours later, everything was done.
Our friends wanted to take us out to dinner, but my white T-shirt was absolutely filthy and I didn’t have anything else to wear. My friend said, “Here, wear this,” and threw an Inter Milan jersey at my head. When I tried to return it after dinner, he refused to take it back. So that’s my story.