Just wondering... I've been reading too many insulting comments like "Italy is a nation that is famous for all types of cheating", "Spaniards are racist", "Portuguese are immoral", and so on.
Hello, this is the soccer world cup, so just talk about soccer teams and leave nations alone!!!
You can't judge a whole nation based on their soccer players, or stupid stereotypes.
2006-06-29 07:29:39 · 8 answers · asked by thecatphotographer 5 in Sports ➔ Football ➔ FIFA World Cup (TM)
You are right. Unfortunately, despite all it's wonderful qualities, The World Cup is the modern version of war for some people who prefer to hate the other teams than to enjoy the game...
2006-06-29 08:26:53 · answer #1 · answered by Pedro ST 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I agree with you, stereotyping is what has the world in shambles already. Allthough I must say -shamefully- that I am glad the 'Spanish National team' lost to the French because of the coach and his comments.
I should not be though because i know that when any one makes derogatory remarks against anyone based on their race, that person should be the ONLY one singled out, NOT the group he is a part of. He does not represent that group, just himself.
I still I am glad though. That is payment enough for him.
2006-06-29 14:50:50 · answer #2 · answered by Aryeebebe 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I understand the frustration. But it's all about the teams and not the nation. I am enjoying the games and I hope you are too. So far, now war has started due to the 2006 World Cup.
2006-06-29 14:41:44 · answer #3 · answered by hardcoco 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The stereotypes that you've picked out are largely based on the respective teams rather than the people of the country as a whole.
2006-06-29 14:34:41 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately...in other countries 'soccer' which is actually futbol everywhere but here...futbol is an extremely patriotic sport. It's not just the players who are playing the game, it a whole country behind them...
So when the comments are made it's just because they are being patriotic in a sense...RELAX AND ENJOY THE WORLD CUP!
2006-06-29 14:33:49 · answer #5 · answered by morenaza 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Blah, we know ppl are not referring to the nations as a whole. Just their footballers and some extreme generalizations about them.
2006-06-29 14:32:52 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
not jsut that, most people tend to focus the blame of why their team loast on the opposing team and tend to go over board on their comments
2006-06-29 14:38:01 · answer #7 · answered by gwad_is_a_myth 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-06-29 14:32:54 · answer #8 · answered by TheOneAndOnly 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋