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It can be True while watching EPL matches that they are boring, but I'm convinced that the defenses in that league are far superior to all other leagues bar none. When I watch Serie A or La Liga it seems like teams allow you to bring the ball up unchallenged and allow you all the space in the world when in the EPL they mark players much more closely and spacing and passing lanes are a lot more tight (from my untrained perspective of course). I consider myself fairly neutral because I've only been watching the sport for 3 years now and I like to watch teams from throughout the various leagues in Europe as well as Internationals. I'm more a fan of certain players than their overall teams but If I had to choose one team it would be Barca. 1) Because their the only real team I've ever had a chance to see in person (twice, NY '06 and Chicago '08 during their summer pre-season tour) 2) Leo Messi and 3) they are one of the few teams that realize their is a market here for the sport and are at least giving an effort to try and market not only their team here (Miami MLS franchise ? summer pre-season tours) but the sport itself. I think this is great because futbol recieves too much negativity over here and I think there is great potential for it to not only gain popularity but to give future players a chance to make successful and meaningful careers in Europe.
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