Comments Posted By t1o1m1a1h1a1w1k1
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A sport’s popularity boils down to three factors:
1. Skill = How difficult it is to do.
2. Spectacle = How dramatic it is to watch.
3. Significance = How much you care.I suspect most non-fans in the U.S. agree that soccer requires skill, but don’t see the spectacle or significance. The latter will eventually come from success at the international and club level. And perhaps the way to help someone appreciate the spectacle is to encourage them to have fun playing the game for themselves.
Perhaps history can help. Cricket used to be the top sport in England. Then soccer not only gained a footing (ha ha), but also overtook it. Wonder how.
PS – The U.S. loss in the Confederations Cup final was heart-breaking. But the goals – particularly Landon Donovan’s – were outstanding!
Comment Posted By t1o1m1a1h1a1w1k1 On 1.07.2009 @ 20:05
