Preplay ritual

Discussion in 'The Beautiful Game' started by MrKaplan, Oct 3, 2003.

  1. MrKaplan

    MrKaplan New Member

    Oct 3, 2003
    California
    What is the significance of kissing your thumb and then touching your head and kissing your thumb again 3 times. I've seen soccer players do it.
     
  2. soccerchick584

    soccerchick584 New Member

    Jul 28, 2003
    Tennessee
    Which players have you seen doing that?
     
  3. usscouse

    usscouse BigSoccer Supporter

    May 3, 2002
    Orygun coast
    I always thought it was a catholic thingy.
    Am I wrong..?
     
  4. footie guy

    footie guy New Member

    Oct 2, 2003
    London
    i always thought catholics just crossed their chests. didn't know they had a thumb-kissing thing too. but that shows what i know.
     
  5. kotzunder

    kotzunder New Member

    Aug 21, 2003
    yes its true ...some players do it more than once and after each time they kiss the ring ( i guess)
     

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