Eiresol

It's confusing because it's being read slightly out of context. I didn't quote the original post it was refering to which stated you cant bet on soccer because there are not enough stats, or something to that effect I can't remember the exact wording.

That, or, you mis-read what I wrote.

As for the rest of your post. Imo it's a sad state of affairs if the major driving force behind sport is money and not love of the game. Soccer may not be popular in the states regarding betting, but I'd say there is a good chance that it is one of the biggest things to bet on in Europe after Horse and Greyhound racing.

Cricket is only a major sport in a handful of countries to be honest.


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Soccer is not a slow game. Well it depends upon whose playing but in general the English and Spanish game is played at a quick pace and is quite attacking. Italian football is slower, where play builds up gradually before attacks.

Imo American Football is a far slower game. There's so many breaks how can the game ever really flow? It cant really. This is a major factor behind it not catching on well anywhere other than the states. Also people dont get the rules and well it was never marketed over here.


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Doesnt really say too much for America now does it? I know you cant tar everyone with the same brush but people that need violence in sport to be entertained are idiots. If you want to see people hitting each other watch a boxing match.
The majority of violence in football is between fans. There are some bitter rivalries out there. Lazio and Roma for example. Full of neo-nazi and facist bullshit, most of it coming from the Lazio side. Unfortunatley there is a hooligan element to football supporters, it's a very small minority, but they make enough noise and cause enough trouble for it to be in the limelight.
Also in Argentina and Brazil you get some serious fighting.