Just like a Western movie, you can root for and against someone.

"It's nice to be able to push yourself on the same team instead of rooting against somebody."

For the first time in a World Cup, they may have to root against their own country.

I don't root against my team, but when he does a good job, I'm happy for him.

The rational thing to do, then, was to root against the Eagles.

While many fans may have rooted against the Soviet team, few questioned their skills.

We're tight as friends, so it's not like I'm rooting against him.

I hate rooting against the guy, but we could use a break about now.

But those same down times have some officials privately rooting against their own counties.

"All those people rooting against you makes you want to do better."