World Cup drums beat, the quadrennial carnival once again opened the curtain, and along with it, there is a group of temporary "pseudo-fans". They do not really love soccer, but eager to be among them, mixed in with the real fans. These "temporary fans" do not regard soccer as their life, but with the help of short-term news and information and ready to learn, in an attempt to get a share of this month's boom. According to statistics, at least eight out of ten fans are "fake fans". Although the World Cup is a national event, it is actually more for these revelers, whose festival is coming soon! During previous World Cups, Santiago has introduced "Notes for Fake Fans" and "Intensive Training for Fake Fans", and this year is no exception. This year is no exception. While following the traditional techniques, we have incorporated new concepts to help "fake fans" easily cope with this soccer feast.
"Fake fans are often uninterested in the game of soccer and bored by the 22-man race for a ball. However, they have to pretend to be experienced fans in order to fit in with the trend, and they do not hesitate to put on an act. If they are not adequately prepared, they may become a laughing stock. It's not hard to be a "fake fan" without being laughed at and to be able to handle it skillfully. The key is: don't talk about Beckham, he is no longer in the stadium and there is no longer any event associated with him. And don't get angry when challenged by real fans, so as not to blow your cover.
As a "fake fan", you don't need to know much about soccer. How do you pretend to be a regular soccer fan? Choose to support second-tier teams such as Denmark, Holland, Uruguay, etc. to avoid being mobbed by fanatics. When a colleague or friend asks if you watched last night's game, you can pretend to be contemplative and then make some seemingly insider points to skillfully avoid an in-depth discussion. Master some basic terms, such as 352, 433, 442, etc., as well as specialized terms such as inverted triangle passing and underneath passing, so that you can at least keep up with the conversation when others are discussing tactics. There's no need to stay up late to watch the game, but to get into the atmosphere, remember to set your alarm clock in advance, get up on time to watch the game and share it on social media, but remember not to discuss the game too much.
During the World Cup, the rhythm of life for fans becomes simple: watch the game at night and talk about it during the day. In the office, colleagues can start a conversation with just a glance. As a "pseudo-fan", you should listen first, and then chime in to avoid being the center of attention. In a bar, drink more, talk less, and try to keep a low profile. In order not to give yourself away, look up World Cup matches from your teenage years and memorize the classic matches, the quarterfinals and the performances of the stars to prove that you have been a fan since you were a kid. Finally, know the "offside" rule, so that even if you don't know it, you'll be able to handle it in a pinch.
