However, people seem to forget about the lack of protection and the exceptional speed at which soccer is played. Injuries are inevitable, it is part of the game. If you do not believe me, do a quick Google search of Preston Burpo and have a look at what happened to his leg three nights ago. Or, if you have the stomach, watch the video below of Tab Ramos having his skull cracked open during the 1994 World Cup.
Soccer is an intelligent, finess sport that is also gruelingly physical, and anybody who says differently has either never watched soccer, or only ever watched Italy (where diving when you are not really hurt is completely normal). Yahoo Sports did an article about the toughest ten men in this years World Cup. Check out my two faves, Michael Bradley and Ryan Nelson!!
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