The Patriotism
Team USA:
 |
| Image via ussoccer.com |
Here’s the deal. If
your country gets a team into the World Cup, you need to watch. It’s just flat out unpatriotic not to. Skipping the World Cup is like skipping the
Olympics. Of course, if you’re the type
of person who also skips the Olympics, we might need to have a talk.
Now, as most of you know, the US National Team is out. And maybe your national team is out too. No worries, I have nine other awesome reasons
why you should be watching the World Cup.
The Rules
I know it seems odd to recommend a sport because of their
rules, but in this case, there are no rules!
That’s what makes soccer so great.
No, wait, there is one rule. No biting:
 |
| This is actually illegal. (Image via telegraph.co.uk) |
But, I’m pretty sure that’s the only rule in futbol. Okay, there may be other rules, but I’ll be
damned if I know what they are. Soccer
is as confusing as heck, and for me, it’s like watching athletic anarchy. And, as everyone knows, athletic anarchy is
the best kind of anarchy.
The Tears
You know how there’s no crying in baseball? Well, happily, that’s not the case in
soccer. In soccer, crying is not only
accepted, I am beginning to suspect it’s encouraged. EVERYONE cries in soccer.
The fans, the players, the coaches, everyone:
It’s the most cathartic sport ever.
The Shoes
You like shoes? I
like shoes. And the World Cup teams have
a shoe game like you wouldn’t believe:
 |
| Image via adidas.com |
 |
| Image via adidas.com |
Really, their shoe game is only rivaled by their game-game.
The Athleticism
Speaking of their game-game.
These men are Athletes with a capital “A”. I mean look at this:
That Holland player flew through the air, like Superman, to
score a goal with his head. With. His.
Head.
And, when they’re not flying, they are running around in
heat that’s topped 80 degrees in nearly every game, for at least 90 minutes, if
not longer. And it’s not just running around, it’s
playing defense and offense as well which means they have to remain both
physically and mentally sharp. Sounds exhausting,
right? I’m sure that it is and I’m sure
your team would appreciate your support in recognition of that.
The Men
 |
| Image via elle.com |
And that’s all I have to say about that. But, if you need more information, elle.com
has a great post on hot soccer players. So.
Much. Eye. Candy.
So much.
The Hair
That Christiano Reynoldo has some great hair, huh? Well, he is not alone. I don’t know what it is about soccer players,
but they put more care into their coif than a lot of women I know. And the results are totally worth it:
 |
| Images via fifa.com |
The Uniform
Seriously, you want to see good looking men with good
looking hair in good looking uniforms?
Then the World Cup is the sporting event for you.
Uniforms range from the United States’ preppy polo shirts:
 |
| Image via fifa.com |
To the equally preppy, but with a rooster (!) French
uniforms:
 |
| Image via fifa.com |
To the frankly badass Puma uniforms for the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon:
 |
| Image via fifa.com |
The Names
Speaking of badass, did you know there is a Brazillian
soccer player named Hulk? Well, it’s
true:
They also have a Fred (no, really) and a Julio Cesar:
 |
| Julio Cesar and more great hair! |
Awesome, right?
The Fans
Are you a sports fan?
No. You’re not. These people are sports fans:
 |
| Image via telegraph.co.uk |
If you’re not painting at least your face if not your whole
body, wearing patriotic headgear of some type and crying uncontrollably when
you watch your sport, you’re not a true fan.
Please to watch the World Cup fans and take notes.
Okay, you don’t have to take notes on how to be a good fan,
but you really should watch the World Cup.
It’s very exciting and if Brazil wins it in Brazil that entire country will
lose their damned minds. And who doesn’t
want to watch that?!!
Bonus Reason – Neymar
Jr.
Neymar loves you:
 |
| Image via news.yahoo.com |
How can you not love him back?!
Happy Wednesday, All!
The next games are Friday!
Gracey
