As the World Cup approaches its hopefully exciting conclusion, the collective masses await the final result. Soccer is played, and in many cases, worshipped by much of this planet. It is a game that can be enjoyed most anywhere a reasonably flat surface can be found and requires but a mere sphere to be propelled via the human foot toward a makeshift goal. It’s popularity is legend and it’s pedigree unchallenged. Witness for example Manchester United - the most lucrative franchise in all of sports.
Spain will battle the Netherlands for the title of 2010 World Champions. And luckily for the world, the two nations representing the pinnacle of the sport respect the sanctity of the lives of both sexes. The same cannot be said for many of the nations which qualified to compete for this title.