Source: BroBible
Summary
A recent study found that one-third of soccer fans believe they could score a World Cup-winning penalty kick if given the chance. Additionally, many fans think they could outperform their team’s players and managers, with some believing they could save spot-kicks, score goals, or make better tactical decisions. The study was commissioned by Betfred and surveyed 2,000 soccer fans.
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The habit gets a new name.
Soccer fans are convinced they’re secret soccer stars. A third of them think they could score a World Cup-winning penalty kick. One in six think they could save at least one spot-kick. And over 40% believe they could select a better squad than their team’s manager. The delusion is real.
They’re not just confident, they’re also superstitious – 14% think they could score at least one goal if they replaced their team’s captain. And 18% think they could pull off a “tactical foul.”
It’s not just about the game, it’s about the fantasy.
The fantasy that they’re better than the pros.
