Today when I arrived in Chicago on my way to the crew room I came upon something very interesting. There was a crowd of people gathered around the outside of Chilis restaurant, all watching the TV. What was so enthralling to everyone was a sporting event. Not a baseball game, or NBA or NHL playoffs, mind you. Instead, everyone was riveted to the final few moments of the UEFA Champions League Final, which would crown the greatest club soccer team in Europe. Being a soccer fan myself, I maneuvered myself towards the TV to watch as well. What struck me most was the diversity of the crowd. There were, as expected several Englishmen (there are, of course, lots of flights between O'Hare and London), but also gathered 'round were Americans, Hispanics, an Irishman, two Germans, and a handful of Japanese. No other single sporting contest could possibly draw that kind of international audience, I'm sure. As Manchester United defeated Chelsea in penalty kicks, a roar went up from the crowd, and a smile crept across my face.
The Cardinals may be my first love, but there will always be a place in my heart for futbol...
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