What better way to spend a Tuesday afternoon than in The Globe Pub, tipping several Beamish, while watching Manchester United advance to the Champions League Final with a 3-1 win over Arsenal?
The Pub was packed at kickoff, but fortunately, my guy Matt Peebles had gotten there early, looking for an Arsenal victory, and saved me a spot at the bar.
Soccer fans from the area had gathered to catch one of the biggest matches in the world, but here in Chicago, and across the country, it was just a small blip on the sports schedule. Why is it that the majority of the sports fans in the USA have decided to ignore the beautiful game? Are they afraid they might like it? Are they afraid they won't understand it? Or could it be they just don't have any room left in their sports life for a game that is number one across the globe?
Whatever it is, they are missing some of the greatest athletes in the world. Some of the best action seen in any sport played anywhere. Watching Cristiano Ronaldo blast a free kick in from 30 yards out, before the goal keeper can get in front of it was awesome...and Ronaldo's other goal was even prettier.
Chelsea and Barcelona meet tomorrow with the winner facing Manchester for the Champions League title in a couple of weeks. You don't have to give the games a chance, but if you want an enjoyable afternoon with crazed soccer fans, you may want to visit the Globe Pub and see what you are missing.
Finally, what is it with the Chicago Fire? Four straight ties! They are leaving valuable points out there that they will need as the season goes by. I am expecting a 3-1 victory this Saturday at Toyota Park against the New England Revolution. If you can't make it out there, catch our broadcast at 7:30 on Channel 50.
The Pub was packed at kickoff, but fortunately, my guy Matt Peebles had gotten there early, looking for an Arsenal victory, and saved me a spot at the bar.
Soccer fans from the area had gathered to catch one of the biggest matches in the world, but here in Chicago, and across the country, it was just a small blip on the sports schedule. Why is it that the majority of the sports fans in the USA have decided to ignore the beautiful game? Are they afraid they might like it? Are they afraid they won't understand it? Or could it be they just don't have any room left in their sports life for a game that is number one across the globe?
Whatever it is, they are missing some of the greatest athletes in the world. Some of the best action seen in any sport played anywhere. Watching Cristiano Ronaldo blast a free kick in from 30 yards out, before the goal keeper can get in front of it was awesome...and Ronaldo's other goal was even prettier.
Chelsea and Barcelona meet tomorrow with the winner facing Manchester for the Champions League title in a couple of weeks. You don't have to give the games a chance, but if you want an enjoyable afternoon with crazed soccer fans, you may want to visit the Globe Pub and see what you are missing.
Finally, what is it with the Chicago Fire? Four straight ties! They are leaving valuable points out there that they will need as the season goes by. I am expecting a 3-1 victory this Saturday at Toyota Park against the New England Revolution. If you can't make it out there, catch our broadcast at 7:30 on Channel 50.
Hello Fred,
ReplyDeleteI coached youth level soccer for about 8 years,boys and girls. I also attended many Chicago Stingers games in my neck of the woods at old Forestview HS in Arlington Heights years back. I enjoy watching soccer but I was not aware of the Manchester game. I think soccer is a refreshing "place to go" other then the 3 major sports all the time. I'll keep my eyes open for the championship game. Then again,I also enjoy Canadien Football & Pro Wrasslin!