Pause On The Play

Okay. So pause on all the positive vibes. I need to vent.

If you've never played soccer, watched it, or taken referee classes... can you please SHUT UP?

Obviously you don't know what you're talking about. Offsides is NOT just a random call they make. It has actually reason. Sometimes it may not be the right call. But there is still justification behind it. You're an idiot if you think that just because someone got shoved, they should get a penalty kick. THAT IS NOT HOW IT WORKS.

Learn what stoppage time is. Oh, PLEASE learn what stoppage time is. It isn't just 'extra time'. It's the time you get back from subbing, injuries, all of that jazz. Stop yelling at the ref. Yeah, they are stupid most of the time. But still. They are trying. Just because they make a call against you, doesn't mean you can sit and insult them for the rest of the game.

I hate people that act like they understand my sport. Golden Goal. Please don't just call it more game time. It's not. IT IS GOLDEN GOAL. THERE IS A NAME FOR IT.

I played soccer for 12 years. I'm pretty sure that most soccer girls and guys want to kick you in the jugular if you sit and act like you know what you're talking about. Because half of the time... You have no idea. So please do the world a favor and either learn about soccer, or keep your mouth shut. Don't make fun of a player because they just made a 70 yard sprint and lost the ball. It's hard work out there. You have absolutely no clue what it's like.

There is my rant for the day. Get educated about an amazing sport or shut up. That's all there is to it. Thank you.

Sincerely,
A frustrated soccer player.