THE POPULARITY OF SOCCER/FUTBOL

Futbol, or Soccer as it's known here in the states, has become the glamour sport of the world. While back in the 1980's and early 90's celebrity players were limited to Europe and other parts of the world and the only international celebrity was Pele, today the sport has become something of a star factory. When Pele was signed to play for New York back in 1979, there was nothing really appealing to the public outside of the icon's star power.

Today you have stars that have transcended the sport and at the same time brought it into a new light. Guys like Ronaldo, Mesi, and a few others have become singular figures that exceed their own countries teams. Luis Suarez has become the Tyson of the game while some whole teams have become outstanding examples of the power that the sport seems to have to unite the masses.

Something about the 2014 World Cup has demonstrated that Futbol/Soccer has truly become the media darling. It's not uncommon to see a game on the tube in a bar just like it's not uncommon to see more and more people wearing their favorite jerseys. This is a sport that produces mind boggling numbers. Matches usually produce crowds of 60,000 + and the recent build in popularity has led to some serious investments stateside.

In the city of Orlando there is a 110 million dollar facility being put up to house the Orlando City Soccer Club. In turn Orlando City Soccer Club just acquired the services of Brazilian soccer star Kaka. The World Cup is an even and it brings people to stadiums, the game itself is making celebrities and adding a new dimension, interesting thing to see.

WHAT I JUST DON'T FEEL LIKE WRITING ABOUT.......TODAY

Chances are you are expecting some diatribe with facts and what have you, that's not happening. I'm giving you a top ten, make what you will and enjoy it.

1. Obama
2. Death
3. Kim Kardashian
4. Kanye West
5. Religious Wars
6. Iraq
7. The Economy 
8. Tulips
9. The OJ Trial
10. Hostage exchanges

Have a great Saturday!

SERENA GETS THE GROWL

At the Honda Classic Serena Williams was busted for trying to take Tiger Woods' picture. I think this is kind of funny given the fact that Tiger Woods is a pretty accessible guy. This is a clear example of security guys taking their job too seriously.We need to remember that this is golf and while Tiger is the man there is nothing particularly extreme about golf fans. There is always a surprise with respects to the quieter sports as evidenced by the Tennis stabbing incident of Monica Seles.

I met Tiger woods outside a Planet Smoothie and he was a cool guy, very easy to access. I remember we had a conversation about smoothies and golf. At the time of our conversation he didn't really mention anything about his IHOP Roman Orgies. It's funny that a major sports star was taken out for snapping a picture of another major sports star in a public manner.

I think that for Tiger to make things right he needs to have some sort of party and invite Serena. Let's leave it at that, for now.

MY WISHES FOR TIM TEBOW

For the past three years Tim Tebow has served as more of a show pony than anything else. The quaterback has really been more of an anomaly as he is known more for his limited playing and core values than actual achievements. Everyone loves a little Tebow talk but it's not quite like Joe Montana talk or Terry Bradshaw talk. People would rather find out if he is still a pure soldier of the holy wars as opposed to a dirty devil. Given Tebow's current status with the Jets and given the idea that his short a lackluster career may soon be winding down to farm leagues such as the UFL I have ten wishes for Tebow to make his career last a little while longer.

1. Please do something insane like rent a limo full of hookers in order to get some attention for having an instinct.
2. Start a youtubeaccount where you condem both the Jets and the Broncos for not seeing you as the field prophet.
3. Come out on hte field one day with flour allover your nose screaming " I AM THE SECOND COMING."
4. Develop a nasty mean streak and foul the shit out of other players.
5. Next team you go to make sure to punch the coach in hte face and scream " I AM THE ALPHA MALE"
6. Show up on Kelly and Michael and challenge Michael Strahan to a dance off.
7. Facebook Tiki Barber's girfriend asking her if she wants to feel a little Tebow inside her.
8. Tell everyone that if The Beatles were bigger than God you are for sure bigger than The Beatles.
9. Tell your congregation you have decided to go Pagan.
10. Make sure that for every completion you scream "SERENITY NOW" to show everyone you are down with the trends even if said trends are from some 17 years ago.

That's right Tebow, be a rebel without a cause and clue and your career will be remebered as great comic relief for die hard sport fans that live pathetically through false idols.