Monday, August 13, 2007

Mayor McCheese: FA Community Shield

McDonald's was lead sponsor for today's FA Community Shield soccer game in England, and as their ambassador, I was invited to watch.

The game was played between Manchester United and Chelsea FC. I knew both teams, and was disappointed the two players I knew from both teams weren't there. Didier Drogba didn't play, and Man U sent striker Alan Smith to Newcastle via transfer.

Then things got worse: the game ended on penalty kicks. What the hell is that? Either call it a tie, or end it on the field. You don't see NFL games ended with tires hanging on strings and quarterbacks having to throw footballs through them. You don't see Basketball games ended on freethrow contests. You don't see Baseball games ended on homerun derbys. Come on soccer, get your shit together.

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