I had what I thought was a brilliant idea : Instead of fighting all those awful wars , countries with gripes should challenge each other to a soccer game . Frida Ghitis : Is it OK to watch World Cup games while the world is in strife ? The U.S. women's national soccer team has been drawn into a political storm over its decision not to participate in next month's Women's World Cup. There 's a long history of sport being a harmless way to express rivalries , she says . Ghitis : It 's just a game , but the emotions are real .
Frida Ghitis : Is it OK to watch World Cup games while the world is in strife ? The U.S. women's national soccer team has been drawn into a political storm over its decision not to participate in next month's Women's World Cup. There 's a long history of sport being a harmless way to express rivalries , she says . Ghitis : It 's just a game , but the emotions are real .