Do you watch the FIFA World Cup?

[takestwototango]

They say the world cup for football is the most watched sports event.

I wonder how many on here watch this spectacle.

 

[GracieMMABarra]

 

[PRIDEWASBETTER]

I just don't have the time.

 

[Kadafi]

A lot of people.

"FIFA says 909.6 million television viewers watched at least one minute of the 2010 World Cup final at home between Spain and the Netherlands, and the total likely topped a billion when adding online and public places."

http://espn.go.com/sports/soccer/news/_/id/6758280/least-1-billion-saw-part-2010-world-cup-final

 

[frandie2b]

/thread

 

[MardyBum]

World Cup + Euro is pretty much all the Soccer I watch. But definitely try to catch as many matches as I can.

 

[edgekiller65]

I just don't have the time.

Bullshit. It's because Earncandt Jr isn't there and you know it.

 

[ALAN PARTRIDGE]

England

 

[MardyBum]

wrong friggin thread

 

[PRIDEWASBETTER]

Bullshit. It's because Earncandt Jr isn't there and you know it.

Hahaha

I did see him finish 7th today.

 

[Devout Pessimist]

No. I can't watch stand watching grown men acting like they were shot by a gun every time someone lightly bumps them.

 

[faustian]

I might try to force myself to watch the Murica game tomorrow

 

[Loiseau]

Nope, soccer sucks.

 

[Lustercross]

Futbol = number 1 sport in the world

 

[Noblet10]

This thread will attract 2 types: 1. Soccer fans 2. Soccer haters. The people in the middle will entirely overlook this thread, and that's actually the group that would matter most.

 

[jrams]

I put it on the TV some time while I am working, but just concentrating on it is unwatchable.

 

[CardonaLJ**]

Have caught every game in some way shape or form.

 

[MysticNinjaJay]

I watched a few minutes of Ivory Coast vs. Japan last night, only because it was playing in the restaurant I was in. Honestly soccer can't keep my attention because they don't score enough. This game was an exception because within the few minutes I was watching Ivory Coast scored two goals. They tied the game and then took the lead in a very short time period. If that happened more often in soccer I would find it watchable but when almost 90 minutes have gone by and the score is 0-0 I find that to be an incredibly boring affair. They need some progression in the score board to make it interesting.

 

[Noblet10]

I watched a few minutes of Ivory Coast vs. Japan last night, only because it was playing in the restaurant I was in. Honestly soccer can't keep my attention because they don't score enough. This game was an exception because within the few minutes I was watching Ivory Coast scored two goals. They tied the game and then took the lead in a very short time period. If that happened more often in soccer I would find it watchable but when almost 90 minutes have gone by and the score is 0-0 I find that to be an incredibly boring affair. They need some progression in the score board to make it interesting.

Since there has been 0 games end 0-0 this WC, you should probably watch a few more games. Averaging at least 3 goals a game at this point.

 

[Nowhere Fast]

I watched a few minutes of Ivory Coast vs. Japan last night, only because it was playing in the restaurant I was in. Honestly soccer can't keep my attention because they don't score enough. This game was an exception because within the few minutes I was watching Ivory Coast scored two goals. They tied the game and then took the lead in a very short time period. If that happened more often in soccer I would find it watchable but when almost 90 minutes have gone by and the score is 0-0 I find that to be an incredibly boring affair. They need some progression in the score board to make it interesting.

If the game is end to end and both teams are creating chances, why is the scoreline relevant?

I've heard this argument before and I find it strange.