On Thu, 17 Jun 2010 10:10:39 -0400, Harry
wrote:

...few sporting events are duller to watch than pro soccer or pro
football, U.S.-style, the latter being little more than NASCAR racing in
sneakers, with bits of action filling in between the commericals.

If you didn't grow up with it and you're not a fan of soccer, it's
unlikely you'd understand its allure. In my estimation, it's the most
free flowing and creative of professional team sports.