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Obstruction in soccer / football

Obstruction in soccer / football

Football, as it’s called everywhere (soccer only in the USA), has a rule that is a little vague, but I think it’s currently interpreted in a way that makes the game less interesting to watch, have fewer goals, and is, overall, less sporting. Here’s the rule so you can know what I am talking about (from the FA): Impeding the progress of an opponent means moving into the opponent’s path to obstruct, block, slow down or force a change of…

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Why rugby should be the model for other sports

Why rugby should be the model for other sports

It is currently half time in the Six Nations rugby game between Italy and Ireland. The game is being played eight months late because of the reason. My wife is American and so is not familiar with rugby (or, if I am honest, particular interested in spectator sports), so I sometimes find myself explaining things. Today she asked why the players in rugby are so much better behaved than in Association Football (aka soccer). The reason, in my opinion, is…

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