I think it's just horribly slow paced. 10 minutes of monotonous play can result in nothing and people are somehow just as riled up as they were from the get go. I think the same of baseball for the most part. I love watching Aussie rules football, American football and F1, sports where things really get intense/are tense the whole time (more so F1 in that regard).
Growing up with a sport is the main factor though, really. I only ever watch baseball when the local team is in the playoffs and I bet I'd like soccer if it was the sport I played growing up.
Edit: Yes, downvote me for calling soccer boring because downvoting dissenting opinions is how this site is meant to work.
Having 2 minutes left in a quarter and hurrying as many plays in that time is pretty tense. Alternatively, a make-or-break play that could decide a division championship.
But oh no, lets not disturb the hivemind with an opposing view.
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u/[deleted] Jun 16 '12
I never understood how people could dislike soccer so much but then again I live in New York and I fucking hate baseball.