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Why dont soccer fields have logos painted on for big games?
Posted on 5/21/12 at 11:00 am
Posted on 5/21/12 at 11:00 am
Is there no way to do this without effecting the spin or movement of the ball? It seems like for a game as huge as the Euro or WC final you'd have the field all purty like this....
And even if you couldn't paint the actual field why not paint the sidelines in the team colors, fonts, and logos?
And even if you couldn't paint the actual field why not paint the sidelines in the team colors, fonts, and logos?
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Posted on 5/21/12 at 11:02 am to MinnesotaTiger
because you don't need it? 
Posted on 5/21/12 at 11:06 am to IAmTheHatOnMilesHead
You don't "need" them on high school, college, professional football/basketball fields/courts either but they look way better.
Posted on 5/21/12 at 11:13 am to MinnesotaTiger
I prefer the simple nothingness.
Posted on 5/21/12 at 11:28 am to MinnesotaTiger
Probably the same reason that most soccer teams don't have mascots, its part of the culture.
Posted on 5/21/12 at 1:23 pm to MinnesotaTiger
It wouldn't surprise me if there were some FIFA restrictions on field markings.
Posted on 5/21/12 at 1:35 pm to GeauxColonels
If that was allowed, next thing they would allow is Aerosmith at halftime, fireworks... 
Posted on 5/21/12 at 2:08 pm to TFTC
Posted on 5/21/12 at 2:15 pm to MinnesotaTiger
I've often thought about this as well; I like the idea of a team's shield in the center. I think it would look cool but I also understand the purist reaction to it.
Posted on 5/21/12 at 2:34 pm to TFTC
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If that was allowed, next thing they would allow is Aerosmith at halftime, fireworks...
Yeah I've struggled to come up with an argument against this thread but I just don't like the idea. I like they giant green field in HD on my tv. I don't want paint and logos all over it.
It's a simple sport and that's part of what makes it do great. No need to make things look over complicated and flashy
Posted on 5/22/12 at 12:05 am to GeauxColonels
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It wouldn't surprise me if there were some FIFA restrictions on field markings.
Indeed, there are. Notice that in Spain and other countries they have advertising on either side of the goals? These are canvas, or whatever banner material. Notice, too, they're in touch, and not on the field of play like an end-zone or midfield.
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Any kind of publicity is forbidden in connection with, or on, the field of play. In particular, no advertising material may be displayed at any level on nets, corner flags or goalposts, nor shall such appurtenances of the game have any extraneous equipment attached to them (cameras, microphones, etc.) The reproduction of a FIFA, Confederation, National Association, League, Club or any other logo on the field of play (turf) is also forbidden.
Decision 11 of International F.A.Board
Posted on 5/22/12 at 8:08 am to RedPop4
I want fireworks! Teams jetpacking in for matches! Seriously, though, I'm in the camp against it. I just really enjoy that there isn't some bullshite on the ground impeding my view of the ball to sell fried chicken. I'm also glad that the Premier League is sponsored by Barclays so at least it sounds decent. I could see America's league being called the Autozone & Pepsi Ford Championship League of Soccer Players, or the APFCLSP. You just can't Americans freedom. It's similar to Mexico with sponsors on shirts. How many sponsors can a club fit? It's like the Nascar of kits.
Posted on 5/22/12 at 8:11 am to BobLoblaw
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argument against this thread
The only thing teams would put are their crest. I would assume with most being fairly elaborate, the detail work would be tough and even tougher to repair after matches. It's unnecessary to have them. It wouldn't piss me off if they did allow them.
Posted on 5/22/12 at 8:17 am to Bho
I would imagine that being able to discern foot/legs/ball/shite on the field from a distance in a tackle would be far more challenging for a referee.
This would probably lead Howard Webb to give ManU AT LEAST 3 more penalties per game.
This would probably lead Howard Webb to give ManU AT LEAST 3 more penalties per game.
Posted on 5/22/12 at 8:34 am to Sheep
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This would probably lead Howard Webb to give ManU AT LEAST 3 more penalties per game.
Posted on 5/22/12 at 9:07 am to RedPop4
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Any kind of publicity is forbidden in connection with, or on, the field of play. In particular, no advertising material may be displayed at any level on nets, corner flags or goalposts, nor shall such appurtenances of the game have any extraneous equipment attached to them (cameras, microphones, etc.) The reproduction of a FIFA, Confederation, National Association, League, Club or any other logo on the field of play (turf) is also forbidden.
I knew it.
Posted on 5/22/12 at 10:07 am to GeauxColonels
the NCAA College Cup violates this rule 
Posted on 5/22/12 at 10:12 am to chalmetteowl
They do, don't they violate other rules or change them, as well? Technically, are they even part of FIFA? Does USSF have any jurisdiction over NCAA?
Posted on 5/22/12 at 10:22 am to chalmetteowl
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the NCAA College Cup violates this rule
I'm pretty sure the NCAA does not call under the umbrella of FIFA. They have their own seperate rules.
Posted on 5/22/12 at 10:22 am to RedPop4
It's considered amateur and not professional so I would assume FIFA has no say
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