Then, people with deep pockets caught soccer fever while watching the 1966 World Cup final between England and West Germany, which was televised in the US. This would appear to refute those that have pushed for fewer back-to-back games as a means to reduce injuries in the NBA. In fact the level of interest in soccer has taken him by surprise. “He’s become disillusioned with how deeply they have aligned themselves with this ultra-conservative movement,” his son said.