Little Brother of War

Apparently, one or some or all of the Indian tribes forming the Iroquois League way back when used to call lacrosse, a game they invented, "the little brother of war". Seems they were not the only ones who viewed competitive sport as something not quite war but close to it. It seems a number of countries are refusing to play soccer with Iran. It's not just the big flashy events where all the cameras go, such as the Olympics, that are used to make political statements.