Aspen wrote:
I am not a sports fan. The crowds and noise would be very difficult for me to deal with. I don't understand why other people care enough which group of players wins a football game to watch that game on television, but I know some people do.
If there is a sports fan here, would you mind explaining to me what it is about sports that you like so much?
Well regarding football (soccer for the Americans),
-The aesthetic value of it. If it's done well, watching a player's technique can be very entertaining. This is subjective, but judging the enormous number of football fans worldwide, fairly common.
-Exercising. Sports are a good way to keep your body healthy.
-The connection with a team. I connected with the teams that reflected my view on football, and even have a undying, yet critical sympathy for some clubs in particular. That's due to the fact that football is considered to be more than just a game by most people who're involved in it. In fact, some societies even exist only by the grace of their club or take great pride in a club which they see as a part of them.
-The developments, intrigues and business within the world of football are interesting to follow, like a 24/7 real-life soap.
-I'm a numbers freak, and a organized professional sport is a great way to collect statistics.
That is why I like football, in a nutshell. I also don't like the stadium scene though, unless I'm with family or a group of friends. Otherwise the noise is horrible, which reduces the concentration of the game. The people are usually well-behaved though, unless you're in the wrong section of course. Luckily, there are other ways to enjoy the sport - participating and watching.
Like I said in another thread: to each his own, but I can't imagine my life without sports (besides football there are other sports which I also appreciate.).