As we drove into Pana the other day, the Final 4 match between Spain and Germany was playing. All the little bars, restaurants and cafes were lined with folks watching the game.
Things I've learned about Futbol (Soccer)
- Life kind of stops here when soccer is being played.
- Everyone talks about the world cup.
- Soccer games start on time (when not many other things do).
- The stores are decorated, much like Christmas promoting the World Cup.
- All stores, include McDonald's, Burger king and Sears broadcast the games live.
- Strangely enough, the national chicken restaurant, Pollo Campero, does NOT have TV screens in their restaurants (at least in the 3 I've been in).
- Folks here take Soccer seriously, just like Dallas Cowboy fans (when they're winning).
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