From across the pond

Want to know why soccer doesn't get any respect in the United States? A Dutch expert on hooliganism is warning against possible bad behavior on the part of English fans at next year's World Cup, and cites their behavior at a recent England-Wales fixture as evidence:

'They were drinking without shirts on, they don't integrate with the local supporters, they refer to the war, and it doesn't make a nice relaxing atmosphere for the match.'

My heavens! How improper!