06-13-2014, 01:16 AM
Growing up as a soccer fan in England, I've witnessed my fair share of horrors. I've seen shocking acts of violence, overheard hundreds of abusive chants and watched Pelé retire to sell erectile dysfunction pills. Over the years, I've been angered, saddened and ashamed by these things. But through it all, my love for soccer remained undimmed. But lately, I've discovered there's a new scourge on my beloved game that I simply cannot tolerate: Americans.
Why I Hate American Soccer Fans - WSJ
Salvatore Schillaci ended the 1990 World Cup as the most popular man in Italy. But he started it being attacked by 3,000 angry fans who trapped him in his car, spat at the windows and kicked the bodywork.
BBC Sport - World Cup Stories: When 'Toto' Schillaci's stare was the star