God Backs Spain

Every four years the biggest sporting event in the world occurs and, from what I’ve been told, even God stops what he’s doing to take part in the festivities.  So, through varying degrees of blackmail, espionage, and torture, I have secured an exclusive interview with God himself and here is what he had to say:

Jimmy Conrad:  Your Royal Exaltedness, I know you’re extremely busy expanding the universe, saving our souls from eternal damnation, and trying to find a solution for the underground oil leak since no one of human intelligence can figure it out, but I really appreciate you taking the time to answer some questions.

God:  When I’m winding down after long day of work, I always stop by your site to see what’s going on.  I think you need to put up more content because I think you’re on to something.

JC:  I’ll get right to work on that, Your All-Powerfulness.  Okay, so, first question:  Why do you stop what you’re doing to watch the World Cup and not, say, the Olympics or the Super Bowl or Glenn Beck?

God:  To be frank, I don’t know who or what those last two things are because I tend to only pay attention to things and people that matter in your world at-large and not one specific country.  However, in regards to the Olympics, I know I’m omnipresent and I don’t need to use this medium to enjoy the events but I find the television coverage to be lacking the drama needed to keep me tuned in.  Now don’t get me wrong, I enjoy the professionalism of Bob Costas and I have answered his prayers about him not losing his hair but I find the World Cup to be more compelling.

JC:  Over the course of this competition (80 years), you have only allowed seven countries to win the World Cup (Argentina, Brazil, England, France, Italy, West Germany, and Uruguay).  Don’t you think it’s time for another country to step up and be a winner?

God:  I don’t show any favoritism at all towards any countries or players except for England in ’66.  Since they invented the game and were hosting the tournament, I thought it only fair to influence the subconscious of the referees, which in hindsight might have been too obvious, so that they could feel good about what they had created for all the world and myself to enjoy.

JC:  So you’re expecting me to believe that you are a fan and a fan only during the World Cup proceedings?

God:  My son, you can believe whatever you want.  I will love you all the same.  In fact, I always get a chuckle watching the human race get so worked up about which religion is more right.

JC:  I believe that you have a soft spot for certain countries during the World Cup, that’s what I believe.

God:  I’ll say this.  As a fan, I am pulling for Spain this year.

JC:  So is there any truth to the rumor that you worked miracles to heal superstar Spanish players Cesc Fabregas and Fernando Torres from their significant injuries before the start of this tournament a little faster than is humanly possible?

God:  James, listen, I am God and as such, I don’t respond to unverified speculation but if Spain does win, well, what can I say, I’m a softy for the team that consistently thanks me in press conferences following victories and never points the finger in my direction after their losses.  I am with them.

JC:  God, I would like to thank you for offering your prediction, if it can be called that since you know all, for the 2010 World Cup but I have one more question unrelated to soccer before you go.  Do you mind?

God:  Continue.

JC:  Do you like country music?

World Cup Month on JC.Com has now commenced.  Amen.