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“Whereas fanatic is usually a pejorative word, a Fan is someone who has roots somewhere.”

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Simon Kuper is a British journalist and author known for his insightful observations on football and culture. His work spans a variety of subjects, from football to social politics, and has garnered a wide readership. more

“[F]or the most part football these days is the opium of the people, not to speak of their crack cocaine. Its icon is the impeccably Tory, slavishly conformist Beckham. The Reds are no longer the Bolsheviks. Nobody serious about political change can shirk the fact that the game has to be abolished. And any political outfit that tried it on would have about as much chance of power as the chief executive of BP has in taking over from Oprah Winfrey.”

“I've never really liked the Yanks. ... You can't trust people who pick up the ball all the time when they play football.”

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Author:Terry Pratchett

“I played English football - soccer - instead of American football, because we couldn't afford the equipment.”

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Author:Wally Schirra

“One reason outfielders don't have stronger arms might be they don't practice as much as we did. Most teams today don't take outfield practice. Another reason is baseball has to compete with other sports now - basketball, football, soccer - for the better athletes that might have more skills and stronger arms.”

Reason Might Today Sports Practice Team Football Arms Skills Basketball Baseball Stronger Athlete Soccer Outfielders

Author:Al Kaline

“I like to watch soccer, no matter what teams or players are in the field.”

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Author:Andres Iniesta

“In the past, I had my idols but today I enjoy learning from all the soccer I watch.”

Today Past Enjoy Watches Soccer Idols

Author:Andres Iniesta

“By the time the children go to bed, I am as drained as any mother who has spent her day working, car pooling, building Lego castles and shopping for the precisely correct soccer cleat.”

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Author:Ayelet Waldman

“Growing up with my dad, whenever I wanted to try something, he would let me try it but he wouldn't let me give up on it. If soccer was too tough and I said, 'I'm going to quit,' he'd be like, 'No, you're going to try everything and keep going at it'.”

Ifs Giving Trying Said Wanted Growing Up Growing Dad Giving Up Tough Let Me My Dad Quitting Soccer Keep Going

Author:Carlos Pena, Jr.

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