Why I prefer Futbol to Football

Whenever I go to park, I see all the labs and retreivers fetching sticks and little tennis balls and it makes me laugh.

Although I was born in the US the bond I have with futbol is genetic.  Just like many of my ancestors and friends back in Africa I prefer the game of futbol to any other sport ( other than hunting lions of course)

Here is why:

1. Once every four years, someone can actually call themselves World Champions.
2. Athletes I see on TV plating the American Football play 60 minutes which are interrupted after each 5-10 second burst with up to a 40 second rest and lengthy commercial breaks – yet some still find the need to hook themselves up to a tank of oxygen during the game. If you need oxygen mid-game in football, your ass is cut.

3. You can’t be 375lbs and play futbol .

4. You don’t have to worry about getting into a sweaty manpile and having someone grab your junk unless you’ve just scored a goal. At which point it’s totally cool.

5. The longest kick in NFL history is 63 yards. Diego’s range extends to 63 metres. Eat it.
6. No one outside of NY cares when the Giants play the Jets, but everyone cares when Manchaster United plays  Arsenal.

7. Tiki Barber is nowhere to be found.

8. A passing percentage of 65% in futboll gets you benched, it doesn’t get you a fat contract and win you awards.
9. You don’t get a 15 yard penalty or a fine for a great celebration.

Now I’d love to hear some of yours.