Think Soccer is Boring? You're Doing It Wrong: A Three-Step Guide for Americans

[@tihseht472]

your stupid, go to Europe.

[@PenandPaper]

You're Comment is the Best Comment. Your Welcome for the pin. Thanks for watching.

[@ΓιάννηςΣπίνος-ψ8ω]

Pen and Paper LOL

[@nunchuck_norris]

His stupid what?

[@tihseht472]

+Hardy30680 I'm pinned to the top for a reason u idoit

[@tihseht472]

+Hardy30680 I'm the shit

[@ReneAlanisJr]

Might be just me, but I've heard plenty of europeans say "we won" when their team wins etc.

[@ComeAndPlayWithGames]

+renealanis Everybody who follows football (soccer) Identifies their team as if we own the team. The sense of ownership towards a team you love makes the sport even better. It's more satisfying to do so when there are football rivalry matches and "my" team wins you can actually have a sense of achievement. The guy who made the video apparently doesn't have passion towards football.

[@linusroslund3443]

you always say "we" won but always "they" loss 😂

[@queenofstamford3141]

+renealanis I always say 'we' about my team... Some ague against it, but if your passionate about a team and pay a membership fee i see no problems with reffering to a team as 'we' :D

[@MiChAeL98332]

renealanis I say we because the team I support represents the city I live in

[@VonFreshGaming]

renealanis well alot of teams are fan owned in europe, mening it accually is "we" if you are a member of the club

[@Laurent_08]

You're so wrong about possessive pronous. In Europe every fan say "we". Our team is a part of our identity. In America a sport is above all a show, the main goal is to be entertained. In Europe (and all over the world, in particular in South America) soccer is not a show, it's not an entertainment, it's not a game it's a religion. It's a cultural thing that Americans can't understand Being a fan of a team is not something that you choose, it's in your blood. Often it's a familial heritage. Sorry for my English, i'm french. Good video ;)

[@PenandPaper]

Kerlond, I understand. I was just making fun with people in the US who identify so strongly with their teams (particularly in College sports). I didn't really choose any of my favorite US sports teams, When I was young, I just adopted them from my parents, who got them from their parents. The weird thing here is the habit of saying, "We won" but when the team loses to say, "They lost". Either way, thanks for watching and thanks for your post, your english is great.

[@agn855]

Pen and Paper "I was just making fun with people in the US who identify so strongly with their teams" Well, there might be people outside the US who are even more identifying with their team ... "Escobar was murdered in the aftermath of the 1994 FIFA World Cup, reportedly as punishment for having scored an own goal which contributed to the team's elimination from the tournament." And fans abroad are definitely commited as well: www.theguardian.com/football/2008/jul/16/hamburg.germanyfootballteam

[@unnerum]

He was talking about gloryhunters, who love to say we despite not being from the area or ever having been to the stadium of the club. Everybody has such friends on facebook.

[@jdhabdsudcbld]

+unnerum you don't really need to be from the area of the club to support it, I'm from Colombia and I started to support Tottenham when I saw a game against Basel in 2010 I just thought "this guys are awesome" and did some research to find out when they play and the league, the rivalry, the history; and it was later that I found that following Spurs isn't easy, they fuck up some stuff but in the end it doesn't matter because I believe in a brighter future for my team just like any other fan.

[@theregretman4868]

It's funny isn't it. How the teams yo usupport choose you rather than the other way around. It's like ooh football, these guys are good, I will watch more of them, hey we won! FUCK FELLAINI!

[@TheSpikehere]

If you've supported the same team since childhood then it is always "We" if followed by "Won" or "Drew". It is always "That" or "Those" when followed by "bunch of tossers" or "bunch of over-paid prima donnas" when "They" lost.

[@jordanboldt7493]

True

[@1904Jester1992]

No no no no. Benfica wins or loses, I and we win or lose. It is my team

[@brunomartins7868]

+1904Jester1992 Benfica CARALHO!!!

[@Dilly-Winkus]

1904Jester1992 You lost today. Sorry.

[@PenandPaper]

So, does it feel weird when you say, "we won" and then someone asks you how many minutes you played, or if you scored a goal or had any assists?

[@D4RK28]

kelvin

[@1904Jester1992]

they don't ask, because it would be well established that the conversation is about pro football and people would know I don't play pro football. on the other hand If the conversation was about my own sunday game it would also be established at the beginning. furthermore, people, where I'm from, would do the same "we" talking about their team so misunderstandings are not likely.

[@ComeAndPlayWithGames]

Saying that you can't call a team "my" is the stupidest thing i have ever heard. The thing that makes football (soccer) so great is the connection one has to the team. In latin america we call the teams we follow "my team" or "our team" as that sense of ownership fuels our passion for the sport mate. It's the same for all over the world. Except for you as I can see from the video...

[@theo865]

I'm English and support West Ham. When West Ham win, i say 'We won'. Everyone, everywhere calls their team 'my team'. Just a mistake on the video.

[@Laszlo5897]

+Theo Depends on where you come from and what team you support.

[@larsorloff3393]

I think he's expressing a bit of irritation at the way some Americans refer to their favorite American football teams....and I have to agree when I hear things like "my Raiders are gonna do some damage next year" yes, there's a guy I work with who says that haha

[@moshiadnfusionfallfa]

Exactly. Football without fans is not worth a penny.

[@Riloman17]

Ya, that part's dumb.

[@AveCastGames]

that little Busquets joke though!

[@BerbesteMensch]

Step 1 is wrong tbh. We win or We loose, in case of Dortmund we lost pretty hard this season ;(

[@thedutchman01]

I was thinking the same thing. I suppoort my small local dutch team NAC-Breda. And I always talk about how "we won" or how "we lost" (second one being immensly more likely.) And so does just about everyone I ever spoke to regarding football. Always talking about "us" when talking of their team.

[@AFCA-vn9bl]

Rik Speek "small local team" are you kidding me?...

[@thedutchman01]

AFCA 1900 You want to make the claim NAC-Breda is a huge internationally supported team? Or people from all over the Netherlands come and suipport it? Because that'd be dumb to claim... Unlike with Ajax... Which is internationally known. And has gloryhunters from all over the country.

[@AFCA-vn9bl]

NAC Breda is in the highest division from the netherlands, the top 18. And their are thousands of clubs in the netherlands so nac is a huge club compared to other clubs, a small local team means like an amateur club

[@thedutchman01]

AFCA 1900 ...*sighs* Not that opne can expect any proper thinking skills of an ajax-fan. Obviously when calling NAC small. It is indeed compared to other professional teams. And it is small in having only a localized small are where the fans come from. By comparison. Such things should not need to be said. They are implied by defacto. Yes. Sorry I did not say "by comparison" I thought anyone could have figured that out by themselves. Apparently I was wrong in thinking that.

[@comatoast5610]

Football is a simple game. 22 men chase a ball for 90 minutes and in the end, the Germans win. 'Gary Lineker'

[@xix8314]

Actually 20 men, case the other two are keepers (goal keepers) but then to narrow that down really only 4 people are on the ball whether recovering possession or using the ball to retain possession, and you never play 90 mins straight, germans didn't win 2016 euros, big up gary

[@gerdforster883]

If one of the teams is Germany, 21 men chasing the ball. Because Manuel Neuer will run after that thing like a terrier after a rat, never mind his position.

[@Jay-uf1ue]

Coma Toast and make 3 points a game

[@ahmedyounes8708]

Coma Toast and germany is out

[@vinifalleroliveira]

Coma Toast Say that to Korea.

[@larkstonguesinaspic4814]

No no , When AC Milan loses or Wins , I'll say : WE lost or WE won . And I'm not from Milan or even Italian .

[@Edmond8634]

king crimson 👍

[@Adam12384]

i see you were talking about Sergio Busequets at the 3:10 mark ;)

[@niravassar8297]

Great video, Couple more ideas for your talent in the making: - explain offsides - explain soccer formations - explain different countries style of play

[@PenandPaper]

Thanks for the comments Nirav. Always glad to help. And stay tuned because I have more on the way!

[@mrfolider]

Countries guide: Spain for skill Germany for Bayern Italy for strategy England for exitement

[@lubinarora6657]

LOL. germany for bayern.

[@bits_for_bytes]

Explain why they flop to the ground and hold their legs when the opponent looks at them.

[@WeslleyCavalcanti]

Hey, if you're american and live in America, just pick your local MLS team or just let a team to "pick" you. Sure european soccer is the best in the world but you know what's best? Attending to games, chanting in the stadium, celebrate a goal or feel bad when your team lose. Soccer is a passion-driven sport. You're not a fan, you're a supporter, the 12th player, you're part of it.

[@albinjohnsson2511]

Of course it is “my” team. I have lived with their colors my whole life. I’ve was there when we were almost relegated to the third division, and I was there when we won the league. I was there when we were humiliated, and when we triumphed. Just like my dad before me, and his dad before him. My club is the pride of my city. It’s an 120 old institution. It’s passion, it’s tradition, and it’s is certainly mine.

[@calumanderson7356]

I feel that MY club, the club that my grandparents parents supported is more than just a team. its a way of life. If you take pride in your team and get to know the community then its more than just a game. I know it may be hard for Americans or Australians to get into football (soccor) as easily but if the club is very good - like Liverpool or teams who are rebound for being exciting -Celtic. there's bound to be a supporters club/bar in citys

[@normannormiemates4844]

Step Four: it's called FOOTBALL.

[@casualviewer1006]

Futbol

[@ShogunX11]

Not in this side of the pond

[@jdhabdsudcbld]

+Sir Aaron Rowell aka Fútbol/Futebol in this side of the pond

[@WristFreeze97]

Not in North America or Australia, because they have their own versions of football. Someone calling it association football shouldn't offend you that much.

[@HZ-qj3yc]

Actually it should be renamed to dive ball.

[@matthewgarofalo9032]

This is a good video, but understanding a team's formation isn't really that important for people new to soccer. Player movement is so frenetic and fluid in a game that formations often loose importance in matches and give way more to specific roles or player assignments which are maintained throughout the match. But even this is probably too advanced for someone new to the sport. I agree with your other reasons to help people get into the sport, but seeing soccer as a skill game is what holds back many people from enjoying it. I think many Americans simply don't realize the technical ability required for players to make certain plays. They don't understand something like a backheel to an attacking teammate or a one-touch pass can often require immense skill and vision which is only seen at the top levels of the sport. But all and all, I think this is a good video.

[@shutupaleix]

I kinda disagree on a specific part of your comment. As an American, I didn't really enjoy soccer until I understood how movement within the game worked. Being able to see passing lanes, notice players making runs into space, and notice players pulling defenders out of position by making runs into said spaces, among other things, really opened up the sport for me as far as enjoying it goes. Hell, understanding tactical movement in soccer even made me better appreciate other sports as similar concepts can be found in ice hockey, basketball, and even American football, albeit to varying degrees.

[@zachpedro5968]

Matthew Garofalo formations are for defense more than offence

[@MortalDeathGaming]

Yeh sorry to disagree but as a Liverpool supporter it is always we win or lost, saying not to watch the ball during a game is a little over the top but I sort of understand where they are coming from, but it's still a simple game, maybe I have just watched it so long that I'm constantly looking at the entire screen anyway screaming at a player to pass it wide when a player is through, but I would say at first just watch it with someone that knows the rules and the game because it makes it so much easier.

[@damienmangan6754]

Definitely say "We Won" or "We're playing tomorrow" and so does everyone else in England and Europe. Seems weird to specifically state that it's not a done thing when it clearly is, where did you get this idea?

[@Hollenthon2468]

Great video. I'm not a big soccer fan, but this video helps me to understand it a little bit more.

[@gavinshafer3730]

You live in the us?

[@Hollenthon2468]

+Gavin Shafer Yes.

[@natridley896]

+Hollenthon2468 hey man who do u support??

[@salvadorm5046]

Nice video, it certainly does help understanding the basics of the game. The very best advice, I believe it would be: Join local club, play the game yourself and have a good time.

[@zacr6564]

I played soccer for over 18 years, but watching it is unbearable.

[@Yexgehehe]

Cap

[@selecterjd9785]

one thing Americans don't understand about Football is that the near misses are as exciting as scoring in US sports. You could have a 2-1 final score, which most in the US would think boring due to the low score, but if there were lot's of shots on goal and exciting near misses it can still be an entertaining game to watch. I've been watching National teams since HS and it took me many years to finally understand the flow and pace of the game. Playing Football and especially playing a Football video game especially helps. Also, many Americans aren't especially knowledgeable in regards to other countries and/or geography, so the Championship league and/or Premier league are quite foreign to them. Most Americans don't know where Liverpool or Newcastle are in the UK or their differences, so it's difficult to buy into, even though it is an English speaking country. This is even more so when Bayern Munich is playing Juventus in the Champions League or what have you. It's a shame we can't generate more support for Football in the states considering our population and resources. Although with so many entrenched traditional sports in the US it's not surprising. Our country is so proud of proclaiming we're 'Number One' but we rarely compete at a high level in a sport that other nations are passionate about through out the entire globe. Thus we proclaim the World Series winner as if it was an international competition when all the teams and players, save a few from Canada and Latin America respectively, are American. We also do this in the American Football, Basketball and Hockey championships.

[@kalenotcool2306]

its boring tho, near misses just dont hit the same, and everyone i know can name where every country is at. And we are int he middle of nowhere

[@sebalston5482]

Every one says we for their team

[@parkermartin8308]

Wait should I watch the MLS cause I’m American or pick a team from Europe?

[@WeslleyCavalcanti]

MLS for sure. You can be a fan of an european team but unless you're really dedicated, you'll won't feel passionate about it. Just stick to your local MLS team and be more than a fan, be a supporter. Go attend the games, chant and celebrate when they score. And feel bad when they lose.

[@parkermartin8308]

@@WeslleyCavalcanti yea I’m exited. My stat just got it’s first club this year (Charlotte FC) they got a 15 year old on the team to

[@Ouch990]

One does not simply pick a team, they're born into it

[@footballireland3623]

James except the glory hunters who ‘support’ a good team from a different country

[@almostyummymummy]

Screw that! They're *my* team/club. Not *the* team/club.

[@a.j.laplace4216]

Whoaaaaaa hold on there. I love your vids man, but you should ALWAYS refer to yourself as part of the club. That's standard football fandom, man. WE won, this player joined US, WE qualified, WE listed *such player* for transfer WE ARE THE FAMOUS ARSENAL

[@juanjosoler336]

Why do people think football is boring? I've never been bored watching football

[@StormsLetsPlays]

Do the reverse for American sports... As you're very good at explaining complex things.

[@shawn6745]

Respect for the Gretzky reference. I'm a hockey fan trying to get into Football :)

[@casualviewer1006]

Maybe it's just because Americans think it's boring to watch. I mean I do got to admit there are not alot of big tensions while watching (Futbol)

[@blackheart9068]

These are my the most important steps for you to watch soccer. 1.-Pick a team, follow it and get updates. 2.-Invite friends over, specially if they follow the same team as you or a rival team. 3.-Get a lot beer and snacks. 4.-Bet something on it; for example, whoever loses; hosts the next game. 5.-Games don’t particularly need many goals to be entertaining and even a draw can be great if there are a lot of chances created and shots saved; so, cheer and don’t be shy.

[@TheYNWAJB]

Lol "falling over and rolling on the ground when a slight breeze pics up"

[@aussie_ultras7239]

Ha Neymar

[@mikedanger2593]

Did you also know that the process of watching paint dry involves a series of interesting little chemical reactions? Once you know what's happening, it's really thrilling to behold. Same with grass growing. There's really lots going on, once you know what to look for.

[@zerevity007]

i know right, have you seen those videos on grass growing? its so intense

[@camembertdalembert6323]

I've tried to watch american football. How my god ! it was so boring ! 15 min of effective play, 90 min of commercial. In soccer it's the contrary.

[@wilhelmdietz4023]

Yeah, just like Basketball, that's the most boring sport ever..I mean, they score like a hundred points per game, where's the excitement in that? Baseball is a pretty exciting game though, I can see the fun and skill in that game.

[@zerevity007]

who cares about commercials? its about the game itself. i mean i don't really care for sports but its a problem with the thing you are using to watch it.

[@hbk4life]

Of course I'm gonna use "We". I am part of the team. A team is nothing - NOTHING - without its supporters. They play for us and we go through the same emotions together. We cheer, we celebrate, we suffer, we cry together. Today WE lost, tomorrow WE will win. And I'll refer to it as MY team as often as I'll feel like. Dunno what you were talking about there. Other than that, nice video.

[@zerevity007]

how are you part of the team if you dont play in it, just watching them play doesn't mean anything

[@hbk4life]

@@zerevity007 of course it does. Fans are the most important part of the team because they are the reason players, coaches, staff make money. It means something to me because I've invested 20 years of my life watching it and playing it with friends growing up. I look at the phases the team is going through now and put them in perspective with the club's history. This creates a connection difficult to explain to someone who doesn't follow sports like you do. Players play better with the fan support. That is why we have a thing called ''home advantage'' in football. Mourinho had a 10 year streak withouth losing at home. Look at Liverpool and Man City. Two successful teams with two very different fan bases. On which stadium would you rather go and watch a game? You're telling me Liverpool's fans didn't play their part in the '05 UCL final against AC Milan? There are countless examples like this, both positive and negative. When fans stop supporting the team, it shows on the field. Maybe it's selfish to say I am part of the team, I don't really know. All I know is I feel like a part of it.

[@poppe191]

step 4: bet money on games

[@badmintonnflyfishing6310]

I am an AC Milan Tifosi since 1986 and never once I said they won or they lost. it is always been We Won or We Lost. For Americans to understand football is to watch it with someone who can explain the basic players movement, positioning, and why the ball is being passed around. You're right, pick a team, stick with it, and don't be a plastic fan. Good job on the video.

[@tandishsc]

0:30 this guy predicted about the FIFA scandal. Illuminati confirmed!

[@jackmara882]

My father took me as a kid to the Kickers Offenbach, because he was since a kid OFC fan and we lived in Offenbach. So I became a fan and I still love the Kickers! Even they play now in the fourth division....

[@fite-4-ever876]

thanks for the help. go CELTIC FC

[@ho8464]

Genuine fans refer to their team as “My team” while not-so-genuine fans will call their team “that team”

[@_jp_3809]

Bro as an American I’m sad that the worlds most beautiful game isn’t as popular here, hopefully this new generation of USMNT stars attracts more American fans

[@Yexgehehe]

Tbh its actually helping

[@garak55]

So I took the advice and spent a few minutes watching a midfielder litterally walk on the pitch while the other guy walked alongside him while defenders passed the ball between themselves and the goalie. It was thrilling to say the least. Thank you for opening my eyes to such excitement :-)

[@andylannister5071]

Every American needs to see this! Thanks for this video now I can introduce more People to choose man united as there team. Unless if they don't like soccer one bit, then there is no hope for them. I'm going to show this to all of my American friends. Can you do an understanding of American football for Europeans? What did you think about all the new signing in Manchester United? Di Maria and Blind were awesome! Also, do you trust van gaal to bring man united back in top 3? I have all my faith in him. And thanks again for these videos!

[@PenandPaper]

thanks for the love papa, Yeah, even as a Barcelona fan, Di Maria is sick. Great pick up. Falcao wasn't bad either. Will they finish in the top 3, if I had to bet I would bet straight up, I would have be bet against them this year. But who knows, the season is so long. All the TV shows make a big deal of each and every week, which they have to in order to fill up content time. But every year a team runs off 5 of 6 wins to start and finishes mid-table or worse. Either way, it will be great to watch. Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@agn855]

Pen and Paper "Can you do an understanding of American football for Europeans?" TBH, as a European soccer/football fan I would be more interested to see one of your videos on this topic: "Understanding US Soccer in Four Simple Steps: A Guide For Europeans" ! That's because I've started watching the MLS after the WC 2k14, and even if I favor the pro/rel system I would be happy to get an better understanding about your playoff system. And BTW, your videos are great!! Greetz from Germany :o)

[@igloo223]

Ur just a typical united fan a glory hunter! But ur shit now haha

[@andylannister5071]

MCFC_BVB 75 LOL says a Man City fan Waste of time talking to you people.

[@owenthornhill9671]

You could also support one of the 60-70 pro clubs in the US or one of the 200 PDL/NPSL/USPL teams closest to where you live and support your local team. Be proud of your city and make friends and sing at the stadium.

[@PhilBert-sh3nk]

Soccer is boring

[@manchesterunited35-2]

how

[@lunarskyye2680]

I've always said 'we' when talking about Man United. Someone might ask 'what score was the United game?' & I'd be like 'we won 2-1.' I'm not the only one who does this either?

[@MrLeafy77]

That Busquets dig.... :O hahahaha

[@adriansmith3427]

In europe we consider the fans to be as much a part of the team, as the players. That's why they are called the 12th man. So it is WE! not they

[@thisguyrighthere3]

im pretty sure americans are dizzy after watching this

[@detectiveniggachu860]

HAHAHAAHAHAHAAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAH

[@somethingaboutfootball702]

Coz u don't know even know what the ref is blowing the whistle for or why they're doing something

[@quirijnv6793]

3 or 5 defenders also occurs, not as much as a 4-man defense though. 5 is parking the bus, 3 centerbacks without true left/right backs (like Belgium last WC) usually have the attacking midfielders in the middle and the two wingers be further back.

[@oscarvillalobos775]

You can change politics religion girlfriends NEVER your football/soccer team. FYI I love football Washington Redskins fan!

[@ho8464]

Oscar Villalobos GO DC UNITED GO LIVERPOOL

[@hismaster100]

Rangers v Celtic, Hibernian v Hearts, local derby's like these are more than life itself, more than any religion or man/woman, being part of the tribe, supporting your team in all sorts of weather, that is the core ingredient for loving fitba'

[@mikewilliams4443]

Still boring. Rules need tweaking to increase real scoring opportunities.

[@andrewnotgonnatellya7019]

The game has been watched for years and is still hyperpopular. No rules have to be changed to appease a very specific target audience.

[@PhilBert-sh3nk]

​@@andrewnotgonnatellya7019No one cares about third world assholes

[@manchesterunited35-2]

The game is perfect (in my opinion) ,if you don't like it, don't watch it

[@TheRealLaughingGravy]

I kind of dozed off there for a while. Did you cover the part where more than one fifth (21.5%) of all soccer games end with a score of either 1-1 or 1-0?

[@PenandPaper]

Yeah, I covered that. It's toward the end. Thanks for watching

[@manchesterunited35-2]

Whats wrong with them? As a defender they are the most entertaining games there is. If you don't like it, then don't watch it

[@ChristianSReitz]

youre an American and youre following a European club? then youre doing it wrong. dont be a glory hunter. follow your domestic league and grow with mls as it becomes on of the most popular leagues in the world as soccer becomes more popular stateside.

[@yoober23]

+Christian Reitz nah support who you want. What makes a gloryhunter is people who switch teams constantly or you can not name their first team

[@eXoticKenzoGGMU]

+yoober23 Shut up you glory hunter you wouldn't be supporting chelsea if they were shit. If you support a team cus they're good then your a glory hunter

[@natridley896]

Yes u r completely right u need to support ur local side not one from another country

[@timmygames569]

Christian Reitz i say that you need to support a clib from your countries league and an international one. Like me, im from the netherlands and i support fc twente from the netherlands and bayern munich that is international

[@Mill_Jr]

In my opinion, everyone that support a club from another country just because they're good is a gloryhunter. I'm Brazilian and I'm proud of being a SE Palmeiras Fan Ps: I watch European football too, I even have some European clubs jerseys but I'm and I'll always be a Palmeiras fan

[@teknotexan]

I am an Arsenal fan, and Gooners always interchange both “we” and “they”. At the pub, it’s “we” and outside, fans ask if “they” won.

[@littlebigjohn69]

some americans and i say this because its changing that they find soccer boring , and then they watch golf or baseball or even american football which i find very boring also. soccer is a game of beauty passing , manouvering the ball , and skill , its a chess match on grass. hockey for example is soccer on ice but with skates.

[@abrahemsamander3967]

I like what you said about not focusing on the ball, rather the players themselves. I’m new to sports in general, and I think that helps with other kind of sports as well. Spectating at least.

[@rcb0683]

I actually LOL''d ar the "Full Kit Wanker" part. Unexpected and a brilliant piece of advice for people from North American trying to understand the more subtle football etiquette.

[@howardchambers9679]

I scrolled down for this very comment.

[@erlisarifi4230]

I am European, but i will always like football (soccer). I can literally watch 2 teams that i don’t even know, and i will still be entertained.

[@rubenllangari]

I like soccer because I was born and raised around the environment and also play it myself. As you get older you develop a passion for your home team (or other team you grew up watching) ..... I can understand why somebody who grew up in America watching their American football team would think that American football is "the best sport in the world" ... Because of the history & their own love for the sport... In the end both sports deserve their respects, if you choose to insult a sport, because you don't understand it or never grew up or gave it a Real chance, then that's your problem and I feel sad for you

[@Jellybeantiger]

The only game where you can take a shower ,go out and its still 0-0

[@udeeshaalwis2482]

😂😂🤣

[@manchesterunited35-2]

what's your point?

[@yashmodi8668]

The Busquest's drive by was so unnecessary. I loved it!

[@DrunkenStorm118]

4-4-2 really isn't that common anymore, teams in general prefer to have either a front three of a LW, RW and Striker, or deploy an attacking midfielder with the striker.

[@kampfokapi5393]

you don't pick a football team. The team picks you. It's like you have an emotional connection you don't know about before. If you found your team, it's yours forever and nothing can change that.

[@stevemcqueen1136]

In Football, we say "We won" or "We lost" because it is "our" team, not sure what you talking about there. But I do agree that when you watch a Football match, you should not focus on the ball but on what the other players are doing without the ball. Sometimes you can see a goal coming even if it is a long way from the goal line by just watching how the players are moving on the pitch (that's why there are so many armchair managers in football). Football is highly tactical, it is not just about kicking a ball.

[@TickleMeElmo55]

Even fans in Europe sometimes admit soccer/football can be boring. It's a somewhat fair criticism.

[@heliotropezzz333]

"We"is perfectly fine and shows identification with the team.

[@MihzvolWuriar]

This really need a part 2, I loved it

[@PenandPaper]

Hmmm. I hadn't considered that. What do you think it should talk about?

[@MihzvolWuriar]

Formations, it really could have a entire video about it, you showed the only tip of the iceberg in this one, people might think formations are static and don't change in the middle of the game, but as we know they change as fast as the ball changes possession, explain how some are more offensive, others defensive, formation tactics like offside lines, counter attacks, and all of this with this video idea, "unboringing Soccer" (this word exist? lol), it'll also help explain why you should pay a lot of attention on players without the ball... For me, formations are the most interesting part of Soccer, as it could change the whole game outcome, without any changes in players

[@philipmcniel4908]

I'd say that the hardest thing about finding soccer interesting is learning how to tell when a team is getting close to scoring, and how dangerous the situation is. In American sports, we have "mini-goals" that are stepping stones to actually scoring. I'm talking about that sense of accomplishment that comes from getting on base (or advancing one or more bases) or earning a first down. Such mini-objectives in American sports serve as an objective way of measuring progress, making it easier for a newbie to know how well the game is going, and which team is doing better. Soccer lacks such concrete, simple, objective mini-goals, and as a result it takes some experience to know when a team makes a good play, and how close they are to scoring (or getting scored against!). This obstacle would hinder a sport's growth in any country where it wasn't already popular, not just in the USA.

[@adnanomerovic1224]

Philip McNiel you can watch football also as conquering the field (european football just to be clear) just in bigger time intervals and also it is not just linear progression it is constantly searching for free space so that your formation can spread into enemy territory (I’m a bit dramatic with enemy terms). That is why possession is important and yet again not just passing a ball with out actual progression so that is why it can appear like its nothing happening when in reality 10 people trying to poses certain of field in certain periods of the game. Of course there are teams that are technically superior than other teams barcelona is best example, in that case opposing team deliberately surrender space and possession of the ball so with hard defense on their turf they can steal the ball and trough speed players use now large portion of the field that is unprotected coz technically superior team was to deep in enemy territory. I would say that middle field is the part you wanna dominate and that is where are the playmakers who set the pace rhythm and whole dynamics of game and when you direct your pace onto your rival you making them run more and as a result more tired and slower. Now obviously I’m talking bases here but my point was to in some way create a perspective of football as a concurring larger field piece by piece so you can progress toward the goal. Now of course is different you don’t have those markers but if you put a little effort and learn to recognize each players role (central back, offensive middle fielder wing or center for and so and so) different formations and give your self some time and patience and anticipation and how actions builds up, so when your team score you unleash something that was always inside you but only like this it is set free (now im poetic ). That is way even if game ends with one to null its not boring . Now of course there are boring games for sure and i do prefer NBA to any other sport, but amount of emotions are light years apart and that is the biggest difference in sport culture of USA and Europe, not to mention South America. Im not saying this is better and this is worse, just that emotional investment is a big part why is football like a religion (now that is cliche) live long and prosper

[@johnlela5637]

Did anyone else catch the part where he showed Barcelona when he talks about the defensive mid falling down because of a slight breeze? Barcelona's defensive mid is Sergio Busquets, probably the MOST annoying diver in all of soccer. XD haha that was a great job on your part Pen and Paper.

[@eastonmendoza1571]

Did this man take a shot at Sergio Busquets? 😂

[@sdepountis]

Anyone else got the Busquets innuendo?

[@vitanus]

0:43 I think i don´t know the meaning of the word "Currently"... did i spell it correct? Always thought this would mean ... "right now" or "at the moment" ... never knew it really meant "Always" or "since the dawn of mankind"

[@chaozaticify]

why am i watching this?? i already know football, it's already my religion. thanks for the video tough. :D :D

[@mrfolider]

When refering to the team you support, it's ALWAYS "we"!

[@Orion8729]

The First step It's one of the most importan ones. If you cheer for a team, watching your teams matches will give you huge emotions

[@MarcellusAugustusGermanicus]

the part about not referring to teams as "we" may count for americans and their franchises, cause their team can get transfered to another city, if some people are like it. but it makes no sense at all for football clubs in europe, i'm from Dortmund in Germany, and anything that ever happens to the club is refered to "us". it's our city, our coach, our players, our chants, our hopes, our success and our failure. the cultural aspect is huge, so if you have a club, and you are bleeding, sweating and shitting your club, the monday you get to work or school or whatever is horrible just because your team lost at the weekend, then you should always refer to it as "we". there's no "i" in teamwork. but don't try to be a bandwagoner obviously, there's a quote of Bergkamp, which explains it really well. "When you start supporting a club, you don't support it because of the trophies, or a player, or history, you support it because you found yourself somewhere there; found a place where you belong." it's a cultural thing, and because of the different ideologies in sports americans think differently about it. americans have franchises and their teams are not connected to the region or the city. but in european football, the cultural aspect is everything, it's "us". you can't take the BvB out of Dortmund and it's people, it's not just their sport-team, it's their family, region, culture, philosophy and home. it's a complete contrary mindset to american sports, hard to understand for most of them i think. there are players who start to play at the age of 5 years for their club, there's no drafting or whatever. it's a lifebound.

[@rosaisaksen4561]

1) I don't agree with the pronounce thing. I've always used "we", bc the players and us fans are one big team. 2) It's football. 3) I don't see anything wrong with buying a full kit, it's completely fine. Other than that, good video

[@DSLITE24]

This might sound dumb, but can you explain what teams Ronaldo plays for? I know his national team, Portugal, but how many other teams is he on?

[@frez-gq9ie]

He is playing for Real Madrid at the moment but in the past he has played for Man Utd and Sporting Lisbon.

[@Sageofshadow]

99% of the time, A player will only play for 2 teams. His National Team, and his Club. Just like NFL or any american league, Players may be traded or sold between clubs throughout their career. The *real* difference is that there are two Trade deadlines for european soccer clubs.... one is before the season starts, and then there's a second 'trade window' mid-season. so a player can be traded mid-season to a different club. Which is why maybe sometimes its a bit confusing. Currently, Ronaldo plays for Portugal and Real Madrid. Before Real, he played for Manchester United, before ManU, Sporting Lisbon. It only gets confusing in the *very* unorthodox arrangement with a player like Beckham. Who played for LA Galaxy.... but because of the MLS schedule, was able to be "Loaned" to A.C Milan during the MLS offseason. But thats very rare.

[@StylistecS]

I think step 2 is really the most important. Following the bal does bore people. But once I retrained my eyes like you said, you see the beauty of the game. It's funny because in American football, we don't follow the ball but we do for world football. Btw of course, I'm American.

[@PenandPaper]

Exactly. This makes all the difference! Thanks for watching

[@PenandPaper]

Barbara, gracias por ver el video. Y entiende, por favor, que hice este video por Estadounidenses y por esa razon yo use la palabra "soccer". Nunca pense que nadie de otros paises verian el video. Pero, lo que sea, tu sabes lo que quiero decir con "soccer". Que tengas un buen dia.

[@AlexS-cb4ij]

In England the club you support is inherited as well, at least for most people

[@thegraphicgoose]

You can't really say that most teams play 4 at the back and the 433 doesn't always have one holding midfielder sometimes two or none.

[@ameerioo4757]

You can't start to love football by watching a video ....you grow up with it. You play on the street you watch from young and learn to love it

[@OneTeeGlory]

You are wrong about the we VS they thing. Though fans don’t play the game and don’t deserve athletic credit for a win, they support teams financially through merchandise, ticket sales and even TV rights by watching them. The fans are therefore, on a smaller individual scale of course, partly responsible for the team success. And if you don’t agree with that statement, just consider what happens to teams when fans no longer support them and stop buying tickets and merch. There are plenty of examples of this happening so it should not be difficult to find if you look for it.

[@99jmac4]

I think you should dedicate this channel to explaining sports. Love ur vids and you should have SOO many more subs :D

[@danielstewart6603]

I have never found FOOTBALL boring yeah some times it can be boring (when park the bus is in formation) but the average game is really fun to watch and you require the most skill to play and its the funniest game to play

[@pjamese3]

How can your reaction be "wrong?"

[@przadlo1488]

WE WIN NO THEY WIN. In Europe supporters are members of the club. The supporters are the 12th player of a football team

[@alpinoterran]

200 millions of brazilians say "we won" when the team they cheer for win. And we aren't wrong. Our teams are fueled by the people who cheer for them and buy their shit and go see their games and talk and love their teams from the bottom of their hearts. Respect our traditions.

[@trolljones4386]

How about we turn it off and put on some hockey instead?

[@trolljones4386]

@261i7 Thats a lie but give me why you believe that

[@junko4166]

After watching the MLS for a while I completely understand why Americans think "soccer" is boring.

[@jsquared1013]

"With the central midfielder holding back, and occasionally falling over and rolling around on the ground if a slight breeze picks up" while the FC Barca logo is displayed hahahaha :-D

[@QazwerDave]

No mention of the 3 or 5 back line

[@elliotburns4961]

David Orvik Not as common

[@QazwerDave]

Sure. More and more common though, and very popular right now.

[@JustChrisNow]

Might I recommend to masochistic Yanks to pick my team Celtic fc for their European team. Perennial losers in Europe but disproportionately passionate.

[@merseydave1]

As this is a North American (the U.S. & Canada) youtube page, I want Congratulate you and Mexico in securing the 2026 F.IF,A. World Cup ... F.I.F.A. meaning the Federation of International FOOTBALL Associations ... I am genuine in supporting the growth of Our World Game Finals, being staged "once again" in North America.

[@pv2087]

that wink at Busquets, hilarious.