-
World Cup of Hate, Part 11: Brazilian Battles
Our journey through the world of soccer hatred has finally arrived at the spiritual home of soccer, the place many people think of first when they think of the sport — Brazil. No country has won more FIFA World Cups (five) than Brazil, which has produced a seemingly endless list of exceptional players, including Ronaldo,…
-
World Cup of Hate, Part 10: A Matter of Hate and Death
SOUTH AMERICA (5) At long last, we have reached South America, arguably the spiritual home of soccer. Home of the first ever FIFA World Cup in 1930 (won by Uruguay) and the winningest country in World Cup history (Brazil), South America has birthed tremendous success and legends of not just soccer, but sport in general.…
-
World Cup of Hate, Part 9: Asian Animosity
ASIA (4) As we prepare to cross the 3/4 mark on our global journey of soccer hatred, our quest to fill out the World Cup of Hate takes us to Asia, the largest and most populous continent in the world. But despite the robust population and general love of sport, soccer hasn’t historically been the focus…
-
World Cup of Hate, Part 8.5: International Break
We’re back for another break in the action. Spoiler alert: we’re halfway through the World Cup of Hate (there will be a total of 16 parts, not counting these individual Top 10 lists). I know we’re not even through with picking every rivalry, but that lengthy context is needed before we get to the actual tournament. Now…
-
World Cup of Hate, Part 8: A Hate-Filled Fiesta
Two spots are left when it comes to African representation at the World Cup of Hate. While the previous three have been filled with plenty of hate, drama, and passion, there’s an argument that these last two have aspects the others don’t — and that makes them better. They’re both insane in their own way.…
-
World Cup of Hate, Part 7: North Africans are Crazy
AFRICA (5) Soccer isn’t necessarily the first thing you think of when someone brings up Africa. But the cradle of civilization had a soccer scene that is both historic and impactful, both inside the continent and beyond its borders. Some of the game’s greatest players were born in Africa, such as George Weah (Liberia), Didier Drogba…
About Me
A sports fan who loves to write and a writer who loves sports, among other things.
Follow Me On
Subscribe To My Newsletter
“Do not say a little in many words but a great deal in few.” – Pythagoras
Ruben's Writings 