Italian Researcher Says Women Should Blame Losing Teams for Boudoir Issues

In the not-too-distant past, I have been at games in Europe where I, as a female, was outnumber about 25-1. Maybe this explains why?

From the “Because the Majority of Women Really DO Need More Excuses to Hate Football” files:

“The passion for football can result in sleepless nights for Italian women,” said Simonelli. … “When his team loses, especially during important or decisive games, the night of the game risks bringing about a bad and sad mood,” she said adding that these are major hindrances to intimacy.

Simonelli recommended that in such cases the women, instead of reacting with irritation, should try and be more understanding towards their partners.

She said the women should should “understand and cuddle their partner, in the same way one would do so if there is a crisis at work or a period that is particularly stressful in the office,” adding that they then simply have to hope that his team wins the following week.

Or, alternatively, they could become fans themselves and share the misery.

But here’s the truly important question: What does this mean for, say, Manchester United fans?

I believe it means that this would be an excellent time to find out where the Derby County fans’ girlfriends hang out.

Just sayin’.

(For another take on this article, be sure to check out the thoughts of our friends at Unprofessional Foul.)

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