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I really enjoy watching football -- the real kind, not the faux-fottball we Americans have. I'm having a great time watching the World Cup games; just watched New Zealand play an incredible game against Italy, which was supposed to destroy the New Zealnders, who instead pulled out a 1-1 draw.
But... I dohave to say that I don't enjoy the play-acting by the players, who if they get brushed by an opponent's jersey go down writhing in fake pain and holding their head, yet s omehow bounce up a moment later and are perfectly fine again. Amazing recuperative powers, these footballers have! The Italians are especially good at it; they seem to fall if you even look at them harshly...
Luckily, good referees aren't all that impressed by their acting abilities...
But... I dohave to say that I don't enjoy the play-acting by the players, who if they get brushed by an opponent's jersey go down writhing in fake pain and holding their head, yet s omehow bounce up a moment later and are perfectly fine again. Amazing recuperative powers, these footballers have! The Italians are especially good at it; they seem to fall if you even look at them harshly...
Luckily, good referees aren't all that impressed by their acting abilities...