You're kidding, right? One of my best friends played in college and tried out for a professional team. He used to come home beat to hell with bruises, cuts, and strawberries. It's one heck of a tough game that requires somebody to be in amazing shape. They also don't stop the game for anything. Some guy could be bleeding profusely from the head and they come out with a stretcher, take the player off the field and keep going. The fans are also so crazy that if you miss a penalty kick in the World Cup, you could get shot when you get home. I don't play nor am I a big fan, but it's one heck of a tough game!