Originally posted by MaryCas:
[QUOTE]I'll give recognition that soccer is an international sport, but the fan reaction is in some cases maniacal. It's a sport! Not a reason for mayhem. Hundreds of English supporters were arrested in Germany. Relax. Enjoy the competition. It's not a reason for testosterone-letting.
Please define "real sport". To me "real sport" is one played or contested without objects (like balls) or judges (like gymnastics). Real sports are foot races, swimming races, boxing matches (knockouts) or wrestling matches. The more boundaries and judges you have, the less it is a sport and the more it is a contest or exhibition.
In the Holland-Portugal match, there wasn´t "fair play". 4 players were sent off. It looked like a Karate tournament instead of Scoccer.
