Description : Is it wrong that I always root against the U.S. when they play other countries?
Last Answer : Where do you think it might come from?
Description : Have you been watching the soccer World Cup? Here's a question I've been wondering about for a long time (please see details inside).
Last Answer : I think it depends on three things: 1) the angle of the kick 2) distance from where the kick is taking place to the goal 3) the kicker's reputation for making free kicks and a fourth possibility ... have enough players to try and control any rebound or follow-up plays that came from a missed kick.
Description : Should soccer games not have live spectators?
Last Answer : Without fans paying for tickets the football club would not exist. That’s a singularly stupid plan to “improve” the game.
Description : What is the role of the soccer captain?
Last Answer : A captain’s role is not that different from the other’s role. I hope this will help!
Description : Who is the best soccer player in the history?
Last Answer : Surely it’s Jimmy Johntsone.
Description : Japan over the US in women soccer, was it destiny for Japan or the chickens coming home to roost for the US?
Last Answer : It was a soccer match. Sometimes the other guys (or, well, girls) win.
Description : Soccer question: Why did Germany beat England 4:1?
Last Answer : I suppose that disallowed goal was revenge for 1966. But even with that goal, they would have lost, because their team was bad, especially the defence. The last 2 goals happened because their defence was virtually non existant during the counter attacks.
Description : What are the elements of a "good game" of soccer?
Last Answer : well the germany england game is a good soccer game on right now.. ummm but what makes a good soccer game my guess would be good sportsmenship
Description : World Cup Soccer?
Last Answer : Listened to a bit of the soccer today. What was that horrible, annoying buzz in the background? It was like a billion million bees swarming.
Description : What is the rationale behind the clock in soccer counting up?
Last Answer : (Wondered that myself once I figure out that that’s what it was doing.)
Description : What do you think about the world cup soccer in South Africa?
Last Answer : I don't really have an opinion one way or the other about it being in South Africa. Any country it would be in I would be happy that the world has come together for an athletic event. I like these moments ... , and that the world is small. I had not heard of any corruption, I hope it isn't true.
Description : Why has Soccer become such an euphoria for people worldwide?
Last Answer : I really cannot relate I don't know anyone who watches soccer. Most people I know like American football or baseball. Could be because we grew up playing them. Until last year I played semi pro football. So ... on soccer teams. So I think it will become alot bigger in the U.S. as they become adults.
Description : What is your position about the recent soccer match between France and Ireland and the outcome?
Last Answer : I don’t really care for football and I don’t know the details of the football match, but if that play had any direct effect on the outcome then I think there should be a rematch.
Description : Getting pretty bad aches/pains all around legs after starting to play in soccer games... Has this happened to you?
Last Answer : I'm a doctor and a soccer player ;-) Most likely, your muscles are adapting to the novelty of playing soccer after being primarily a runner. Arthritis at your age is very unlikely. There could be ... Don't fret, it will get better with time, but a doctor's visit should exclude anything serious.
Description : Is "Football" the real name of Soccer?
Last Answer : futbol is the original way
Description : Hey I am 13 and I play travel soccer. I am going to a tournament next week and a scout from a team I really want to make is coming, I am so nervous that I feel sick. Does anyone know how to calm my nerves?
Last Answer : Don't try to play for the scouts. Play the same game you always play. If you worry about the scout too much, you'll tie yourself up in knots with anxiety and you'll play differently. Practice hard ... Keep your focus on the game and you'll do great.You can worry about what the scout thinks after.
Description : Adult league soccer in Los Angeles?
Last Answer : Sunday go to a park in a Salvadorian or Honduras neighborhood, and I'm sure there will be several leagues. If not call or go to a restaurant from one of those countries and you could probably get some ... get better results if you call it "futbol" when you are talking to them about it. Goog luck
Description : Soccer Moves?
Last Answer : I don’t know your style, but I’m always partial to the Ronaldinho moves. You could always go for a rainbow, or the most famous move of all, the bicycle kick (fast-forward to minute 2). Good luck with that.
Description : Why did soccer never catch on in America likvin Europe ?
Last Answer : answer:because it sucks? No idea. But probably not a big draw for television because soccer doesn’t have natural breaks allowing for commercial interruption. OTOH, with Tivo and DVRs increasing in popularity, that’s becoming much less of a reason.
Description : Do you think that the U.S. should boycott the Sochi Olympics (Russia) (details inside)
Last Answer : answer:Well, yes, but I doubt it’s going to happen. Too much money involved and US-Russian relations are already precarious at best. Are there any serious discussions in Canada to boycott the Olympics?
Description : How large is the U.S. publishing market?
Last Answer : answer:http://www.publishers.org/ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_publishers These provide some good information.
Description : Who chooses the coaches for U.S. Olympic teams?
Last Answer : the organization committee for each sport of each country hire the coach(s), don’t know about pay.
Description : Are Mutual Funds as Big and Prosperous in other countries as they are in the U.S?
Last Answer : The European market is quite competitive, look for places like London and Luxembourg, I believe they’re the main players outside of the US.
Description : Why has American style football failed to catch on in other countries?
Last Answer : I have no idea why it even caught on in the US. It’s my least favorite sport to watch and it’s painfully slow compared to “soccer”—or what the rest of the world calls football.
Description : Should FIFA suspend Thierry Henry and force France to a re-match against Ireland? What about the other countries, shall we support Ireland and boycott the next world cup?
Last Answer : Why anyone would think to boycott anything in the world of sports, is beyond me…
Description : Why did baseball catch on in Japan, Cuba, and the D.R., but not in other countries?
Last Answer : Being a Brit, I don't understand baseball - I went to a game once with teams playing at a summer camp in Florida (that's where we sad Brits go for holidays). It seemed to me to be a celebration of ... football - another sport I don't understand. Give me rugby every day. Now there's a man's sport!
Description : 2009 IIHF World Juniors - How Many Countries are Involved?
Last Answer : There are 12 teams in the tournament. I'm not sure how they get their rankings, but you can find out more by going here: http://www.iihf.com/home-of-hockey/championships.html and look at the U20 tournament.
Description : Most places I saw rank the countries by count of gold medal first, then silver then bronze, why do US websites go by total medal count by default?
Last Answer : I think its because of the sheer number of athletes that the US sends to the Olympics. Because of the large number of athletes, people are more concerned with the large number of medals first ( ... this way, but I would imagine that other countries with large numbers of athletes would do the same.
Description : How big is lacrosse where you live?
Last Answer : Cornell and Syracuse are nearby. Does that give you an idea? I learned to play in college. We played catch outside our fraternity every chance we got. And we had intramural games in the hockey rink. I miss the game a lot.
Description : Why a big flap over steroids, lesser nations might be able to use it as an equalizer?
Last Answer : You are correct, there are no known negative repercussions of using steroids to your health.
Description : Nordic skis for big guys?
Last Answer : Shorter skis may be easier to control, but without so much ski to distribute your weight, you may end up sinking deeper in the snow and going much more slowly and maybe being unable to go up hill without side stepping.
Description : I've got a big tournament this weekend... any advice?
Last Answer : Remain calm,set your priorities,go over what you have to do,remain focused and KSA! Good luck :))
Description : What do athletes do if they have to pee right before or during the big moment?
Last Answer : Diapers
Description : Is the Big East college football conference better than the Big 12?
Last Answer : I don’t even know what either of those is.
Description : I've never been a big NASCAR or racing fan and I don't know much about the sport of racing so I was wondering if someone could tell me why they race counter-clockwise instead of clockwise on oval tracks?
Last Answer : Maybe because it’s easier to go left at high speed?
Description : Do you think that Big Brown will win the Triple Crown?
Last Answer : Nope- his hoof still isn’t %100.. even if he’s technically healed by then, I can’t imagine he’s ever going to run as well as he has. Animals have a long memory about injury and I think he’ll be hesitant to go all out anymore.
Description : How big is an Olympic sized swimming pool? -Sports
Last Answer : Olympic size pools measure: 50 metres long, 25 metres wide, and a minimum of 2 metres deep.
Last Answer : Rumana Ahmed and Nigar Sultana Jyoti.
Description : Which of the following has acquired the theatrical telecast rights for cricket matches of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2010 and 2019 for Rs 330 crore recently? a. Entertainment and Sports Direct (ESD) ... Services (SIS) c. Triplecom Media d. Fox Sports International (FSI) e. Big Entertainment
Last Answer : a. Entertainment and Sports Direct (ESD)
Description : Which of the following was selected as the official broadcaster of 2010 Commonwealth Games recently? a. Satellite Information Service Live b. International Games Broadcast Services c. Nimbus Sports International d. Canadian Broadcasting Corporation e. Big Productions
Last Answer : a. Satellite Information Service Live
Description : What countries call soccer football?
Last Answer : USA
Description : Which 2 countries will host the 2002 Soccer World Cup finals
Last Answer : Japan - South Korea
Description : How big is a soccer goal?
Last Answer : 80-100 yds
Description : What kind(s) of undies do female softball players wear?
Last Answer : answer:This link will provide a good answer. http://www.underarmour.com/shop/us/en/womens/sports/softball/apparel/underwear-and-socks
Description : . China beat India in the final to win the Asia Cup Hockey Championship for Women in Bangkok recently. Which Indian player was declared the player of the tournament? a. Suraj Lata Devi b. Subhadra Pradhan c. Mamta Kharab d. Madhu Yadav e. S. Omana Kumari
Last Answer : b. Subhadra Pradhan
Description : Trump says U.S is the only one, but what are the 29 other countries that have birthright citizenship?
Last Answer : Prior to 2006 NZ law gave citizenship to every child born here, in the Cook Islands, Niue or Tokelau. Since 2006 citizenship is only given to children with at least one parent who is a citizen or resident of this country, the Cook Islands, Niue or Tokelau at the time of the child’s birth.
Description : What freedom do U.S citizens have, that other free countries citizens do not?
Last Answer : answer:They have indices that measure this. link Read their measuring methodology for details. Off the top of my head, hate speech is forbidden in a lot of countries including the ones you mentioned.
Description : Do other countries besides the U.S. have the mentality of things being special because they are from somewhere else?
Last Answer : It is not a mentality. It is a sales tactic exploiting the ignorance of the masses of the things that go on outside their petty home country. And no, I can not remember seeing such advertising, but that may be because I do not watch any advertising.
Description : Are the maps of other countries than the U.S. dotted with the names of their former leaders?
Last Answer : Something I've found very interesting as an American in the European countries I've visited: they honor their historical figures at the street level rather than the city level (since the cities ... philosopher or painter (cultural figures are just as common as political figures, if not more so).
Description : Why do other countries mistrust the U.S.?
Last Answer : I think I’ve used this analogy before, but it’s worth repeating: It’s a bit like the little kid holding the nail-gun…...sure it’s got power, but you do not trust it or want it in charge!