Culture
Some More Thoughts on This Whole “Soccer” Situation
Once again, I shall wade into dangerous cultural waters. But this whole thing about Americans calling the world’s most popular game “soccer” just keeps coming up in lots of ways, and I have some more thoughts on it. First, as...
Watching English Soccer: Etiquette, Dos and Don’ts
Every year, tens of thousands of Americans go see soccer games in England. But since they are visiting a different sporting culture, they often wonder about etiquette at games. After all, we don’t want to annoy our neighbors … right?...
Is It Safe to Go to English Soccer Games?
The question about safety at English soccer games is one I get a lot. I even get comments about "running with the hooligans." And the answers are yes to the first, no to the second. While there are certainly some...