Football or Fútbol? Sophie Anderson

Football? Futbol? The sports scene in Spain seems to be completely composed of the football that is really only played with the feet. One of my American friends came to visit me and commented how on the soccer fields, there were no football yard lines to be seen, because generally in America the Football fields would double as soccer fields at small schools or universities. During a game or tournament, you can only just walk down the street and see every person outside/inside a café with all of their bodies angled in the same direction watching the game. Little boys will run around with their little white Atletico Madrid jerseys, usually adorned with a chocolate ice cream stain. Also it seems like the only haircut for Spanish men here are the saved sides and the pompadour on top, just like the tiny players running around on the field. The influences seem intense, but then I am reminded of crazy packers fans running around with cheese on their heads and then it is all clear to me that everyone likes to get rowdy for some football. Betis is my favorite team because I have been borne into the magic of futbol by my roommates. I must say they have taught me well, and that it is much easier to understand than American football. (Do girls wear soccer Jerseys?) I will most likely go home to America and instead of watching the Texans lose, I'll probably turn on some good old fashion Spanish soccer.