Saturday, July 08, 2006

The World Cup

Now, I'm a bit biased being a soccer player, but I am appalled at the lack of coverage for the World Cup. It's really sad that American television doesn't pick up the matches more often.

In talking with a buddy of mine, we came to the conclusion that American networks don't broadcast soccer primarily because of the inability to advertise. Consider American football versus soccer. Football has constant breaks and its big show, The Super Bowl, is watched by many simply because of the commercials that are aired. Soccer is non-stop action if it is aired live, and as a result, doesn't break for commercial. So, no advertising means no soccer on American television. Sad state of affairs. Now, the Cup has been on ESPN, but that assumes that every American a more expensive cable package. Why can't I watch the largest sporting event in the world on normal television?

Frustrating...

BTW, glad to see Germany get at least 3rd...Was hoping for them to go all the way, but 3rd ain't bad!

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