European soccer in crisis

[Mauler]

"Offering his resignation immediately, Terje was almost in tears as he spoke to the press. 'It is just terrible that something like this has happened ......"

Referees don't have it easy...

[RebelFencer]

Referees never have it easy. I refereed a wrestling tournament once--I will never ref again, I got a newfound respect for those wearing the stripes.

[Philistine]

--Philistine

[Pauli]

I am by no means a soccer fan, but ever after the Swiss referee Meier has been stalked by fanatic fans and was therewith totally exposed in a very dirty way, I do indeed respect the referees more too.
Still, I think soccer socks...ehm....
Ok, my humble opinion about soccer.....

[sabreur]

They also have a very interesting article about sports trying to get in the Olympics: Wannabe Olympic sports

Just in case people didn't get it the first time...

[rcmatthews]

oh now i feel stupid. previously there was a rant here about why i think soccer is stupid.

[Philistine]

Originally Posted by rcmatthews

Ok, maybe there is something I am missing here, {snip}

The piece is humor. It's a satire site. Like the Onion.

--Philistine

[Mr Epee]

It's a joke.

Philly is right