Why is the Latin style of soccer so dominant in the world cup tournaments?

[Anonymous]

Does anyone know why the Central American countries suck so bad ? It’s claimed to be there their culture as well.

[Anonymous]

Big difference between “Latin” and “Latin American.”

Latin nations (which include countries from Europe and South America) have indeed excelled at soccer.

I’m not sure there will ever be a clear explanation as to why. I suspect that many of these countries are in a sweet spot where soccer is part of the Latin culture, the climate is decent for year round play, and physically the phenotype for most Latin players is a ideal for soccer. Small differences around the edges might make the difference like we’ve seen between Latin versus other teams.

[Anonymous]

Latin is the old language of Rome. And that’s where the story ends.

[Anonymous]

Why ask Why? Just enjoy the game. LOL

[Anonymous]

Latin Murica

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Does anyone know why the Central American countries suck so bad ? It’s claimed to be there their culture as well.

Because they have relatively small populations compared to Brazil, France, Germany, etc... and because they're relatively poor and don't invest heavily in coaches and the infrastructure required to be soccer powerhouses.

The Economist has a nice article about what makes a country good at "football". They found that, unsurprisingly, wealth, country size, and interest are highly predictive of a country's success. Some of the overachievers by this measure are Uruguay and the Netherlands. One of the biggest underachievers is the USA.

By the way, Spain, Italy and France might speak romance or latin-based languages, but they play very different soccer from each other and from countries in Latin America.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Does anyone know why the Central American countries suck so bad ? It’s claimed to be there their culture as well.

Because they have relatively small populations compared to Brazil, France, Germany, etc... and because they're relatively poor and don't invest heavily in coaches and the infrastructure required to be soccer powerhouses.

The Economist has a nice article about what makes a country good at "football". They found that, unsurprisingly, wealth, country size, and interest are highly predictive of a country's success. Some of the overachievers by this measure are Uruguay and the Netherlands. One of the biggest underachievers is the USA.

By the way, Spain, Italy and France might speak romance or latin-based languages, but they play very different soccer from each other and from countries in Latin America.

The origin of a language doesn’t translate to soccer styles.

[Anonymous]

It’s the passion running in the blood and ability to connect with the rest of the team. Many people call it Sangre Caliente.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Why ask Why? Just enjoy the game. LOL

Asking Why is intellectually good for you.

[Anonymous]

So did we ever establish what a “Latin style of soccer” is?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Does anyone know why the Central American countries suck so bad ? It’s claimed to be there their culture as well.

Because they have relatively small populations compared to Brazil, France, Germany, etc... and because they're relatively poor and don't invest heavily in coaches and the infrastructure required to be soccer powerhouses.

The Economist has a nice article about what makes a country good at "football". They found that, unsurprisingly, wealth, country size, and interest are highly predictive of a country's success. Some of the overachievers by this measure are Uruguay and the Netherlands. One of the biggest underachievers is the USA.

By the way, Spain, Italy and France might speak romance or latin-based languages, but they play very different soccer from each other and from countries in Latin America.

The origin of a language doesn’t translate to soccer styles.

Exactly which is why OP is dumb.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Why ask Why? Just enjoy the game. LOL

Asking Why is intellectually good for you.

Fine. So tell me how once you know why Latin countries are good at soccer will make your DC better at soccer?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Does anyone know why the Central American countries suck so bad ? It’s claimed to be there their culture as well.

Because they have relatively small populations compared to Brazil, France, Germany, etc... and because they're relatively poor and don't invest heavily in coaches and the infrastructure required to be soccer powerhouses.

The Economist has a nice article about what makes a country good at "football". They found that, unsurprisingly, wealth, country size, and interest are highly predictive of a country's success. Some of the overachievers by this measure are Uruguay and the Netherlands. One of the biggest underachievers is the USA.

By the way, Spain, Italy and France might speak romance or latin-based languages, but they play very different soccer from each other and from countries in Latin America.

The origin of a language doesn’t translate to soccer styles.

Exactly which is why OP is dumb.

+1. I completely agree. Why is the US so dominant in basketball? Why is China so dominant in badminton?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:OP, you're dumb. Just dumb.

Whoever posted that map, you're also dumb. It leaves out Romania, which is just as "Latin" as Mexico, apparently.

The "Messi got Spanish citizenship so that PROVES a Latin commonality" ??? Beyond dumb. Show up to a country with that kind of talent and stay there long enough, you'll get a passport too.

There is particular style of football common to countries that speak Romance languages. If you watch Italy play Spain and think that they're the same, what can I say? You're dumb.

Messi has Spanish ancestry. The Spanish are Latin people. Messi is the #1 soccer player in the world. I am by no means a fan of his though.

How can you not be a fan of Messi for chrissakes?? Even if you hate Barcelona? I can't effing stand Ronaldo, but I can say he is a phenomenal player and one of the hardest working out there.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Why ask Why? Just enjoy the game. LOL

Asking Why is intellectually good for you.

Fine. So tell me how once you know why Latin countries are good at soccer will make your DC better at soccer?

Because passion runs in the blood. It’s also about values you learn during childhood.