I am a huge soccer fan (well i should really be calling it football but oh well!! you americans and your throwball stealing our fine name:)) but anyway. I have been playing and watching soccer as far back as i can remember. In Ireland, the rest of Europe and everywhere else in the world soccer is the biggest and most followed sport in the world. The passion for the game is unbelievable.
But for the life of me i just cannot figure out why it has not caught on over here in America. I now there has been a little increase over the past ten years, but it still does not get the respect and following that it most definitely deserves.
And to be honest i'm not a huge fan of Beckham, yes, he's a good player, and i use the word good accordingly, there is no way he is one of, or has ever, been one of the worlds greatest. He was always a good player surrounded by great players or a great team. yes he does have great ability on dead balls but when was the last time he was consistent with assists and goals from free kicks..not since his manchester united days. He is a good looking guy, with a good personality, and not to mention a pop star wife, combined all this has provided him with great marketing opportunities, and therefore becoming the highest paid athlete in the world. He definitely wouldn't be where he is for his soccer skills alone.
So give me your opinions on why you think soccer is struggling badly!
