Do you agree that World Cup is essential in easing international tensions and releasing emotion in a safe way?

Answer 1

hmmm

in some ways yes, in someways no

1st point; Isreal for example is "required" to play their qualifying games against europe since certain asain teams ( Iran ) steadfastly refuse to play them.

Since they just missed qualifying for the last cup, it would have been interesting to see the results.

2nd point; I was blessed to be able to see the USA play against the Czech Republic last year. My American team played terribly in the midfield and got crushed. After the game, not one single Czech fan, and believe me there were tens of thousands, felt obliged to mock or insult the american fans or their team. I'm sure they were as thrilled to have won as we were disappointed to have lost but the atmosphere after the match was...well brotherly. Back slaps, hand shakes, smiles, congratulations, better luck next time, good game ect......

3rd point; the USA against Italy. Italy scores first, how do they react ? The guy runs in to the corner and begins playing the USA's funeral song on an imaginary violin. You see, it is not enough to score, you must rub salt into the wound. A few minutes later it seams the USA refuses to roll over and they score. How does Italy react ? They elbow Brian McBride in the face.

It all depends on the way the fans and players have been brought up to react.

PS looking forward to that Argentina vs USA match this summer.
Your english is excellent.

Answer 2

Hard to answer. Look at USA vs Mexico, always a tough, sometimes dirty game. The last one will carry over into the next. I would say it does not harm the relationships. But very good question.

Answer 3

It can't hurt. It brings a lot of us together. Ahhh football, how I love ye. It gives you something to talk about with people from all over the world. Well, most of it.

Answer 4

yes if you win