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Enigmatic Pelota

What I don’t understand about the World Cup: When I watch the Spanish-language broadcast on Univision, every other word is “pelota” (ball). But when I watch ESPN at the gym, the English-accented announcers never, ever use the word “ball.” I mean, why would you need to? “He passes to him… He kicks… He blocks…” The ball is so central to the game that it does not bear mentioning. Except, apparently, in Spanish.

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By Meredith – June 17, 2010

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