The FIFA World Cup craze is spreading all over the world. Notably, the USMNT (United States men’s national soccer team) is also playing in the Qatar World Cup. So far, the matchups in the World Cup attracted plenty of crowds. After seeing the popularity of soccer, the Dolphins’ wide receiver Tyreek Hill took to social media and posted one regret about his career.
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As per Hill, he was a soccer player at the beginning of his career and he had to quit playing soccer to pursue a career in the NFL. Safe to say, he did extremely well, as many regard him as one of the best wide receivers in the league.
Tyreek Hill talks about his regret
Earlier, the Dolphins’ wide receiver took to Twitter and posted, “Should of kept playing soccer the energy be so electric.“
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Jun 2, 2022; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10) reacts from the field during minicamp at Baptist Health Training Complex. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports | Reuters
It is worth noting that, many NFL stars started their career as soccer players. Then, they transitioned into football and pursued their dreams in the NFL, one of the most popular leagues in the world. Apart from Hill. Odell Beckham Jr., Wes Welker, Chad Johnson, Ndamukong Suh, Karl Joseph, and many others came from a soccer background.
Undoubtedly, they are some of the best athletes in the league and if they pursued their careers as soccer players, they could be playing for their national team right now in the FIFA World Cup. At least, Hill believes that, and he talked about the great energy in the crowd as well.
NFL fans react to Hill’s comments about soccer and football
Meanwhile, many fans agreed with Hill’s comment on soccer, as one person wrote:
Yeah man. Shouldn't have quit soccer. You'd be a national hero instead of just another dolphins wideout
— JT (@L_Saxx) November 23, 2022
One person posted a possible lineup for the US Soccer team with all the NFL players.
The US World Cup team if NFL players grew up playing soccer:
Striker: Tyreek Hill
LW: Lamar Jackson
RW: Jaylen Waddle
DM: Cooper Kupp
CM: Odell Beckham Jr.
CM: Christian McCaffrey
LB: DK Metcalf
CB: Justin Tucker
CB: Derwin James
RB: Micah Parsons
Goalie: Justin Jefferson— Kyle Lindemann (@LuckIsMadeFF) November 23, 2022
One fan thinks if Hill had played soccer his whole life, he would have been great at it.
I was just saying if you trained soccer your whole life you would be a top soccer player in the world lol
— Benny Hardaway (@BennyTheJET2) November 23, 2022
Another fan shared the same sentiment.
US team would crush if the athletes in the NFL played soccer. I have no doubt in that.
— Soap (@KeyserSozeSays) November 23, 2022
Interestingly, one fan thinks Hill still has a chance to make it in soccer, as he’s only 28 years old. Moreover, the fan feels Hill just needs to play soccer regularly for one year and wants Hill to go for it.
Bro you’re a millionaire. And you’re only 28. You could totally be a soccer player. If your skill level is still there, why not? You already got that bag. I bet if you spent a year training for soccer, you could transition over. Life is short. Go for it
— Splattershrek Radio (@Splatter_Shrek) November 23, 2022
Meanwhile, a few fans feel Hill chose the right path, as one fan tweeted:
No you chose correctly. Leave soccer for the kids and women. Football is something very few have the heart and skill to do. As much as your speed gets credited the toughness of a slot reciever is legendary. It takes a warrior to come across that middle and stay focused.
— Sean Love (@seanlamontlove) November 23, 2022
One fan feels it was unpatriotic of him.
This is a disgusting and unpatriotic tweet that I demand you delete immediately
— Three Year Letterman (@3YearLetterman) November 23, 2022
Another Twitter feels that Super Bowl is bigger than the World Cup.
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World cup is sweet but u played in the super bowl come on the super bowl has to edge that out a bit not a ton but still
— wny Switch (@Sissyswitch2) November 23, 2022
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Despite his regret, Tyreek Hill is currently enduring a record-breaking season for the Dolphins. In 10 games, he recorded 1148 receiving yards with 4 touchdowns. Currently, he is leading the league in receiving yards. Moreover, the Dolphins are having a great season at the moment. With 7 wins out of 10, they are on top of the AFC East division and will most likely qualify for the playoffs as well.
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