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by Simon Balissat
The craziest forms of football - and European Championship tickets!
18.4.2024
Translation: machine translated
The round must go into the square. That's the rule of thumb in football. Today we take a look at the five most absurd alternatives - and even give away tickets for a Switzerland match at the end.
In less than two months, Germany will be the epic setting for the next European Football Championship. But before we take to the pitch with Mbappé, de Bruyne and Xhaka, let's take a moment to explore five of the most absurd variations of the sport - away from the commercialism and spotlight.
Speaking of commerce and the spotlight: at the end of the article, you can still win tickets for a much-coveted Swiss match at the upcoming Euro 2024.
1st Discofoot - When football becomes a dance
I don't know whether to be amused or horrified. It looks like someone has secretly hidden drugs in the players' water bottles. Because the ball is not a disco ball. But the point here is that every step, every pass and every goal is a masterpiece of dance. From ballet to hip-hop to stick-hail-full-in-the-club frolicking - it's all here. Unfortunately. And at the latest when the goalkeeper dances in front of the tee, I start to lose faith in humanity.
2. Calcio Storico Fiorentino - The battle for the round leather
Rino Gattuso played most of his football career in Milan. But he would have been delighted with this Florentine version of football. In it, football is not just a game, but a battle! The Calcio Storico Fiorentino is a medieval tournament from the 15th century that is still played in Florence today and is reminiscent of a mixture of football, rugby, wrestling, boxing and pure madness. 27 people stand on a sand-covered floor at the same time and let fists fly that could easily pass for assault off the pitch.
3. bubble football - football in a cocoon
When football and sumo wrestling enter into an unusual love affair, the result is bubble football. Players get stuck in giant inflatable balls and try to get the ball into the net anyway. A feast for spectators and players alike - especially when the collisions lead to crazy somersaults where I'm not sure if the coconuts do more harm than good.
4. swamp football - the ultimate mud fight
I will never again complain about the desolate state of the grass on my local football pitch. Not after watching Swamp Football. Forget the perfectly mown lawn - this is all about the mud. Because Swamp Football is a tribute to the hard work and toughness of the North, where men are still real men who not only play against each other, but also against the forces of nature. Or maybe it's just stupid.
5th Fireball Soccer - A flaming inferno
No, just like in "Shaolin Kickers", the ball does not take on the shape of a fiery cougar if it is kicked hard enough. But it still burns in Fireball Soccer. Sepak Bola Api, as it is known locally, is played in Indonesia, where students use it to welcome Ramadan. I mean, why not? Fireball Soccer is almost one of the more "normal" sports on this list. That's saying something.
The competition
So, that's enough of this. Let's talk straight. We've been given the opportunity by Coca-Cola to give away European Championship tickets for a Swiss match exclusively for our Galaxus community. To be precise:
- 1x two tickets for Switzerland vs. Hungary on 15 June in Cologne
The competition is not organised by us, but by SA Coca-Cola Services, Chaussée de Mons 1424, Brussels, Belgium, 1170. To take part, you must first install the Coca-Cola app and create an account. You can do this here via Play Store or App Store. Then click on this link via smartphone:
Participation in the competition is only open to natural persons resident in Switzerland who have reached the age of 18 and are capable of judgement at the time of participation. The closing date for entries is 30 April 2024, as UEFA must enter the winners' registrations into the system in May. Winners will be notified by e-mail via the Coca-Cola Infoline within three days of the end of the competition. You can find all other conditions of participation here.
And now: good luck!
Header image: Lorenzo Noccioli / Wikimedia Commons
Simon Balissat
Teamleader Editorial
Simon.Balissat@digitecgalaxus.chWhen I flew the family nest over 15 years ago, I suddenly had to cook for myself. But it wasn’t long until this necessity became a virtue. Today, rattling those pots and pans is a fundamental part of my life. I’m a true foodie and devour everything from junk food to star-awarded cuisine. Literally. I eat way too fast.
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