Do any of the following have to do with it:\nthe culture?\nthe chance thay get to play at another level because someone else set the gounds for that?\nthe other cultures are not as good?\nis it just fame or the credi that we the fans give them?
134940
futbol is all they know in brasil.  American children waste away their youth in front of the TV and their Xbox or the Playstations. Brasillian children gather at a open patch of dirt throw down a couple t-shirts an play futbol all day, all night, their whole life.  Their so good because futbol down there isn't a sport, its a passion, and every single child wishes one day to be in Ronaldo or Robhino's shoes playing internationally and overseas in Europe.
638013
First it is a question of familiarity.  \nIn basketball for instance the home team knows the court.  They know which direction the wind comes from when the gym door is open, or if the basket is slightly off center.  The home team is aware of blemishes on the court floor and has learned to work around them.\n\nIn war, the native soldiers know the terrain.  they know what areas to keep control of for the best tactical advantage.  The soldiers from another country have to get to know the land as they fight.  They also have to get used to new foods, new people and a new culture.\n\nSecond it is a question of fans.\nWhen a team plays at home, their friends, family and/or biggest fans are there to cheer them on.  When they are away, the audience is made up of the other teams fans.  Most are polite, but some do what they can to discourage the opposing team.\n\nIn war, the opposing troops homeland is far away.  They lack a direct contact with their "fan base".  They hear only what the media wants them to hear.  When they hear about anti-war protests they become discouraged, because they feel that their "fan base" is not supporting them.  Meanwhile the opposing troops have their fan base with them cheering them on right there.
656639
It keeps money circulating around the game. Also if a youth player breaks into a team the agent doesn't get a big signing on fee like they do if they sign a foreign player.Most prem managers son's are agents so it's in their families best interest to sign foreign players.
627565
Because that is the English way. If we weren't so confident and determined then we wouldn't have such an infamous history!! XD\n\nAnd the same can be said of Germany, Italy, France...they've all had some dodgy performances in the knockout stages. They all have a chance to win too!
549343
If they perform to their potential and ability, they are defenitely going to be assets to Indian Team.  Unfortunately they are not doing justice to their potential.  One can see many youngsters coming to Indian Team in the near future before team for the world cup is selected.
599952
The main reason is it's hard, most people don't get to play enough so they pick up bad habbits.  Then when you do your part there is so many other things that can happen.  examples\nHit that small branch\nbad lie\nbad kick\nball mark on the green \nweather
202439
NO, its not that .  Soccer it a game that alot of people grow up watching their HOME team, that is the team representing their region or their tiny provincial town.  In Europe, unlike the USA, regional pride is huge and club teams are very old and supporting a club is passed down from generation to generation.  So its almost a tradtition.  People get also soooooo invested in the game emotionally and feel as if THEY are a part of the team, so if someone insults the team/ players/ coach etc, they get insulted, and fights brake out.
671124
it happens. many teams already know there's no chance at all for them to qualify so when they're playing against one that has a chance and needs few points to, they take a bribe to lose the game for that team!
517009
It's a lot better, it's almost impossible to predict a winner, almost every club has a very good (foreign) striker that can score any time!!!!!\n\n\nbtw: You should post this Q in UK category, I'm sure that you'll get more answers!!!!
468909
Have you ever actually put yourself in their situation??? Obviously NOT!!!\n\nDo you have any idea how HUGE football is in Argentina? Their fans are very vocal and will let the players and coach know if they are not happy about something, so can you imagine what it must be life for them to return home to fans who had very high expectations? \n\nI think with players like CRESPO <3 <3 <3, Messi, Teves, Riquelme and Cambiasso they have the ability to live up to their country's expectations. But things do not always workout the way you hoped, look what happened to Brazil in the World Cup.\n\nThe one reason why they get so upset is because FOOTBALL IS THEIR LIFE!!! Its not like they left the world Cup and went back to some ordinary job. Football is their job and people like to be successful in their careers... It is the same as players who cry when the loose a game...they have FAILED.\n\nI think the main reason why they were so upset is because they know that they are BETTER than Germany...things just went a little wrong!!!
355770
You know, every country goes through a period of rebuilding once their champion players retire or begin to wind down. It's not fair to expect to produce champions at every turn. We in Oz have never had the pleasure that others have had with multiple champions or choices of them. We have produced some great players though, some of the best, just not all at the same time. Just be grateful that no matter where the players herald from that we still get to see fantastic tennis. I know what you are saying in relation to representative tennis. Sadly a lot of players do put their personal careers ahead of country. Although I personally find that a little sad ( as none seem to mind the chance at Olympic Gold) They have the right I guess to limit their matches and games if it's the Grand Slams that they have their eyes on. We tend to have unrealistic expectations of our players. Maybe it's just that other players are finding form or new players making their mark. I'm sure they are trying. They wouldn't want their fans to be disappointed in them.
194321
it takes a long time to organise and for all the nations to prepare and compete........\n\nit incidentally also reduces the chances of a successful team immediately repeating their success on the strength of players alone.....   very healthy for the competition and the sport in general.......
286965
There is a natural insularity in England which fosters the belief that England and all things English is superior to anything foreign. The English media fosters this illusion by extravagant claims that the premiership is the "best league in the world" when in reality England is only playing catch up with the rest of the major footballing nations. Ironically, English football has only become attractive and exiting in recent years due to the influx of foreign players. The England players however have too much respect for the quality of the major football teams to believe that winning the World Cup is their "birthright"
653635
Brazilians are NUTS on the streets...you know how we have laws about horns here in the USA??? well they don't...and you hear them ALLL Day long..especially after goals...and all throughout the day if they win...\n\nthey also have loudspeakers throughout the streets...and those are even louder...and it is just a totally "have to be there" type thing...\n\nnow...if they lose???  THE CUP NEVER HAPPENED...nobody with a brain brings up 1998...the year that France bought their cup...Pele is friends with someone on the French side and it is thought that the game was thrown or sold quietly...nothing else can explain why soooo many Brazilian players retired after that tourney...THAT IS WHY IT IS CRITICAL FOR BRASIL TO WIN...to shut France up and show them it was a hoax and to show the world that the whole thing was staged...what else explains a country who never showed up in 1990? 1994? suddenly wins in 98 but disappears in 2002 and gets 2nd in group after 2 ties and a win over a weak team in Togo?
89699
no cos the game would be boring. to make it enteresting you need to have a team with different people from different cultures.
652888
If you noticed.. all the teams you mentioned are already in the second round.. a good team is not a one that goes and kills the opponent.. is the ones that can win when they are not playing their best\n\nand not only that.. but in a consistant way.. african teams have so much spirit that pushed them along.. but when things matter, those teams will not beat a good team\n\nsome one once said.. "amateurs play well when they feel well, profesionals play well always!"
585302
maybe in america.. they are OK but on the world stage.. they are worthless.. not fit to stand on the same field as the 'real' players