The British Have A Convincing Argument For Which Is Better Between NFL And GAA

We Irish are a proud folk. When people are saying things about our beloved national sports, we take notice. We love the confusion when the British or Canadians attempt to decipher hurling, and marvel when other countries start to embrace it.

So when a UK publication compares Gaelic football to American football, we need to see what they say. The  conclusion that the Business Insider is quite comprehensive, there are 18 reasons why the Irish game is better "in pretty much every way it'll be better than any NFL game."

Gaelic football is faster and more exciting than American football, and the players are not paid to play, so, unlike the NFL, it's not so much about money, egos, and scandals as it is about passion, heart, and pride.

You should check out the full article, and the rest of the reasons why Gaelic football is fantastic right here.

Here are the best reasons why "attending a football match in Ireland should be on every sports fan's bucket list:"

Gaelic Footballers Are More Interesting To Watch

Everyone loves how fast the game is, and we've all seen the comparisons the sport brings given that it "combines elements of several sports, including soccer, rugby, and even basketball". That's despite being played a full six years before basketball was invented.

Pure Speed And Agility

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This example was given as pure poetry in motion. To be fair, it's hard to argue with that.

Gaelic Footballers Don't Get Paid

It may be a touchy subject, but the lure of players playing for their county appeals to others. The Business Insider admires the ability of players to work full-time jobs outside of the game, and the passion that they have compared to the NFL professionals.

Gaelic Football Is An Action Packed Affair

The Business Insider don't seem enamoured with the three hours that it takes to play an NFL game, but much prefers the faster pace of our game:

An NFL game is a stop-start affair, but Gaelic football is an energy burst from start to finish, with the briefest of pauses only after a point or a goal is scored.

You should check out the full article, and the rest of the reasons why Gaelic football is fantastic right here.

[Business Insider]

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