To be purely technical, Soccer is NOT egalitarian in that it has a position (Goaltender) with special privileges & capabilities above and beyond the average player. In this respect, basketball would more so be the “global” sport. Ultimately though, WRGAS
I’ll be watching the World Cup with more than casual interest, particularly rooting for the USA team to move on after their thrilling opener … I was sad to see England lose its recent match against Uruguay – their hard-working “lunch-pail” ethic is more appealing than the South American prima-donna style.
Yeah, England, if they are not there already, are becoming the Chicago Cubs of FIFA.
National Pastime: How Americans Play Baseball and the Rest of the World Plays Soccer.Haven't read it for a long time, but interestingly, soccer and baseball evolved at the same time but took radically different directions. A really interesting book.
Sad to see England lose?.
Speak for yourself son, lol.