Anyone else enjoying the World Cup?

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  1. Hooker

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    Gotta support USA tonight :D

    some fantastic matches this past weekend as well
     
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    I've probably watched 7min worth so far. I found those 7 min. mildly entertaining.
     
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    I've recorded every game and have watched most of them so far. Having a few friends and family over tonight for the USA game! Been looking forward to it for awhile!

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    LOVE the World Cup...
    Had family members that played for Germany, and currently have family living in El Salvador.
    Will be watching tonight's game with USA.
     
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    Absolutely. Can't wait for the game tonight and upset that I will miss the Germany/Portugal game.

    Loved seeing the Netherlands beat up on Spain.

    Not a big Messi fan. The guy doesnt even try to play defense and he could help them a lot more on offense. He needs to move in closer toward the goal before he passes. Everyone knows he is good and will give him the attention he deserves, thus opening lanes for other teammates.
     
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    I'm gonna wear all my USA gear :poke:

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    I actually do enjoy watching WC games, I just don't have time this year.
     
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    That's disrespectful. How dare you show off your country's colors!!
     
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    How dare you....

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    I've been busy watching paint dry.
     
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    Never been a huge fan of soccer... Not pretending to jump on the bandwagon for this one.
     
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    I have tried to give it a chance but I just can't get into the games like I do with other sports. I have even watched it while drinking beer and I still wasn't a fan.

    I know it is the most popular sport in the world and loved by millions but I just can't get into it.
     
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    I'm not the biggest soccer fan either, as I have no interest in the MLS and the European club leagues are entirely too confusing to me, but I love the World Cup.

    I don't understand how people find soccer boring. It's constant action. There are no commercial breaks.
     
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    A pendulum clock is also constant action. And, unfortunately, there are no commercial breaks.
     
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    Soccer is infinitely more excited than any baseball game that has ever been played.
     
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    It's the same reason I struggle with NBA basketball anymore. All the flopping and pansy play is really annoying and it takes away from the athletic ability of the atheletes. I think if there was more physical play it would be more interesting. It's like watching actors at a track meet with an occasional break for team dancing.
     
  17. Jake/PA

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    Agreed on both. European is never on TV, plus they have a million different clubs. MLS is just awful right now.

    I love baseball, but soccer is still more entertaining than both baseball and the NBA.
     
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    The NBA has a million problems. It has just become too predictable. The same teams are at the top, with the same handful of guys scoring 30 a night. Don't expect it to return back to the physical play anytime soon.
     
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    I agree that the flopping is quite annoying
     
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    I actually used to play soccer. Just my personal opinion, soccer and baseball are both the same to me, love to play but hate to watch.
     

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