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human
hi how are you? do you like soccer?
gpt
Yes, watch FIFA World Cup matches here in US. How about you?
human
i usually watch the world cup. i dont have much time to watch tv. i did play soccer as a kid though.
gpt
I see. Didn't know until recently that World Cup started in 1930. Saw France win in 2018 match in Sochi, Russia. You?
human
I saw the french win too. a great game. the french were not the favoriate if i recall correctly.
gpt
*eyes widen* I think that's right. Did you know that, in Saudi Arabia, due to disputes w/Al Jazeera, the Qatari network that owns rights to air games, they created a pirate network so Saudis could illegally watch their team play. Didn't know there was politics involved in soccer, did you?
human
i expect anything as international as soccer would eventually become political. people love the game. they love their teams. it is a religion.
gpt
So I've heard. Nobody wants to miss a match. But the Arab states went to extremes, it seems. Wonder why they hate one another so much...?
human
i think that their govts probably stoke the rivalry. people love to belong to a group with a clear identity.
gpt
Well said. Perhaps follow a national team, too? As you said, sports can be a religion.
human
i like it when the US does well in the world cup. it is not a popular sport here, but it is a good sport for young people.
gpt
Absolutely. In 50 yrs., I've seen soccer introduced at local level I never thought I'd see. Cousins' kids play; go to matches. Don't understand the game too well, though. What do you like best about soccer?
human
you do not need to be tall or muscular. people that are slight can play. it is good for boys and girls.
gpt
Yes. That's true. No brutes required. Heard that soccer makes more $$$ than football, basketball, baseball, golf, tennis and hockey combined. Whew! It's that big?
human
it really is the global sport. everyone except americans follow it closely. it is a great sport, but a bit slow, and there is not enough scoring.
gpt
Americans would say that, but baseball can be a slow sport, too, don't you think?
human
*calm eyes* yes, there is about 18 minutes of action in a baseball game. i can watch the highlights and get enough. i think baseball is fun to watch at a stadium
gpt
*lips slightly parted* Agreed. Hotdog, cup of suds, sunshine. Great fun. Do you think TV has helped to promote soccer in the US?
human
Not enough. it is too slow. not enough spectacular happens. i think that people that play themselves get interested. i know that a lot of latinos in the US follow the game passionately.
gpt
*tilts head* Along with 250+ million players in 200 countries and millions more who don't/didn't play but are still fans! What is a corner shot?
human
a corner kick? when the ball goes over the end line, the ball is put at the corner of the field. the offensive kicks the ball. 
gpt
Yes, corner kick. This seems like a golden opportunity to score...Is it?
human
*hands at sides* it is. it is a direct kick, so if you can spin the ball hard enough, it will bend into the goal. usually teams try to head it in.
gpt
*lips slightly parted* "Bend it like Beckham?" literally, then? Did you ever have issues w/concussions? Should kids not head balls?
human
yes. um there is some concern about heading the ball, especially children. i havent heard about concussions.
gpt
Okay. Understand Qatar is hosting 2022 World Cup. Maybe that has something to do w/Saudi resentment...Who knows! I'll still watch the games. Thanks for so much useful soccer info. 
human
Sure. Qatar is a rich country, but there have been problems with worker deaths. Anyway, thanks for the chat!
gpt
Too rich to sweat the small stuff and enjoy sports w/out international "incidents". Cheers!
human
Thanks!
gpt
*smiles* My pleasure. Have a rewarding day.