Calcio. Futbol. Soccer. Doesn’t matter what you call it, when it’s played on the world stage, it’s simply the best sports entertainment. I haven’t been able to watch as many games as I would’ve liked. The time difference means the games are on real late, as in starting at 11pm or even 3am.
The other night I watched the Italia vs. New Zealand match. The first half ended by 11:45. I tried to stay awake during the intermission but by midnight I was toast. I have to be up at 5:30am at the latest, so forcing myself to stay up would have been stupid to do.
Italy is on again tonight and like before, it starts at 11pm. The Japan team comes on at 3am. I know I will have students who never went to bed and will decide class time means nap time. I thought about setting the alarm at 3am to get up. Consider that a thought that died aborning. No way will I wake up. It’s just not going to happen.
I had really hoped to catch the American team. They’ve been playing well and I wanted to see them Unfortunately, the American game wasn’t shown and I have no idea why. I’m sort of bummed about that, but excited to hear they made the next round of play. I think there will be a good chance their next game will be broadcast.
I have no idea who is going to win and I’m not making any bets. I’m just going to sit back and enjoy the show!
