Just like cyclists, football (soccer) players don’t get much respect from most of America. They are believed to be “sissies” in contrast to “real ‘Merican man” athletes like American football players, hockey players, bowlers and poker players.
Bullshit.
Take a look at today’s carnage from 4th round FA Cup matches…
Liverpool’s Martin Skrtel had his split open bloody head stapled on the side of the pitch, then continued to play the remaining 40 minutes.
Jonathon Parr of Crystal Palace was knocked clean out after a challenge with Wigan’s Callum McManaman.
And probably the worst: Bryan Oviedo (Everton) snapped leg like in two.
Yeah, sissies.