I only object to one thing

Chris94 39361 posts Original UHND Member

Posted 12:09 pm on Jul 13, 2026

Argentina "are" the weakest...

I don't know why everyone uses British English when talking about soccer teams. They don't have collective nouns, so they say "England have the ball." Even American commentators do this.

England HAS the ball. Argentina IS the weakest.

Enjoying the tournament. Not enjoying the grammar surrender. USA! USA!

Replies 17

I only object to one thing Chris94 12:09pm · 7/13/26
- British english is my favourite.NT Rooney 12:51pm · 7/13/26
  - It are fine. As long as the English keeps it to themself.NT Hensou 1:01pm · 7/13/26
- interesting that the "weakest" team is ranked #1 in the world. und67 12:22pm · 7/13/26
- England does have collective nouns.NTLink Hensou 12:21pm · 7/13/26
  - God you are tiresome. England have the ball = no collective noun, in practice.NT Chris94 1:25pm · 7/13/26
    - England is the collective noun in that case. You talkin' 'bout practice? Practice? Practice? Hensou 1:31pm · 7/13/26

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