World Cup 2010's Trans Atlantic Tussle

Never before has the Atlantic Ocean been considered such chic conversation.

Typical chatter concerning the 4,000 mile expanse of chilly water separating the United States’ eastern shores from the rainy, cloudy British Isles generally generates genial jesting between long time friends and political allies.

However, on June 12th this brisk, blustery body of water will surface as the sports world's salient subject - known to Yanks and Brits alike as World Cup 2010’s Trans Atlantic Tussle. This ESPN televised event pits aspiring contender Team USA against soccer's more established, football-rich Team England.

Expect the June 12th World Cup game to be bigger than soccer bragging rights. This 2010 first round match in South Africa showcases the United States’ second fiddle Yanks against the more ballyhooed Brits and should settle scores more serious than this simple soccer rivalry.

Also at stake are decades of debates, disputes and disagreements surrounding each country's icons. Like the Buck vs. the Pound, American football vs. football that the rest of the world plays, White House vs. Windsor Castle, Bon Jovi vs. the Beatles, Disney vs. Diana, Broadway vs. Piccadilly and not to forget the all important delicacies of Hamburgers vs. Fish n’ Chips.

So, who cares whether you say How you doin’ or Cheerio  or whether you drive on the right side of the road or the left or whether you display your red, white and blue colors on an American Flag or the Union Jack.  June 12^th’s World Cup 2010 Trans Atlantic tussle between the United States and England should be exciting for fans watching from Los Angeles or London and should settle the critical cultural clashes between these two nations.......at least until they play again in their next World Cup encounter.

And don't you fugghedaboutit, old boy!

Straight talk. No static.

MIKE - thee American made voice on sports!