Above the Crowd

 

The way football is practiced and played by individuals all across the world is astounding. It can be rightfully considered as a global religion. Football is the only sport in the world that has the power to shut down the entire nations and cities for a single match. Even for football lovers it is quite difficult to explain why people are so enthusiastic about this sport

 

The History of Football

 

In the ancient days, football was not made of leather. In some places, people blew up pigs’ bladders to make footballs. In the Mesoamerican culture, football was played with a rock. It denoted the Sun God.

 

The unfortunate thing was the losing team’s captain was sacrificed to God. This element of violence and barbarism in football continued even when the early signs of modern football started emerging in England.

 

As the world moved in the 19th century, this game got separated into two forms. In one form, there was the provision to carry the ball with hands and in the other, handling the ball was forbidden except for the goalkeeper. During this time, the rules of the game were set and the violence associated with it was largely reduced.

 

Why Do So Many People Love Playing Football?

 

Football, unlike cricket, has no moment of dullness. There is excitement till the last second of the 90-minute game. The joy of passing the ball from the jungle of opponents, and the joy of smashing the ball to the goal is priceless.

 

As the player is moving forward with the ball, there is always that danger of getting the ball snatched away by the opponent. Then there are expert players like Messi or Beckham who magically make the ball take a curve-turn all the while in the air. There are also heated

exchanges among the players. The players take the competition very seriously.

No football fan can ever forget the head-butt of Zidane or the attitude of Ronaldo. At the same time, one can also never forget the moment of the Croatian President hugging the players of the country who sadly lost the World Cup Final in 2018. The emotions run high.

 

The Game Has Global Interest

 

This is one such game that has made its mark in every corner of the world. From the Olympics to Clubs, football is popular globally and has an international fan-base. Players from different countries play from different clubs across borders.

Football can break boundaries and bring brotherhood even among people with different backgrounds.

 

 

Passion Surrounding the Sport

No matter where you watch a football match, one thing never changes.

That one thing is the passion that everyone around the game contains for football. Regardless of what part of the world you are in, the passion for sport remains the same.

The same passion that is seen in homes across the world is seen at the stadium and on the pitch during each matchday.

Every major stadium in world football is packed each weekend with fans that would do anything for their club and players that would do the same,

No other sport in the world can rival the passion during matches and in the week leading up to each match every week in world football.

 

These rivalries not only add intrigue to the buildup to each match, but they also add to the play on the pitch.

In each rivalry match played in world football, the impetus of the players from both clubs is raised above their normal level.

 

The World Cup Is the Most Popular Tournament in the World

One of the biggest reasons why world football is so popular throughout the world is the FIFA World Cup.

The World Cup is the most popular sporting event in the world. It is a showcase for the world's best talents.

Talents like Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar will be on display the next time the tournament comes around in 2014, when the tournament takes place in Brazil.

With plenty of stars on display and literally the whole world watching, the World Cup will once again prove that world football is the most popular sport in the world. That title will never be taken away from the sport.

 

Concluding Thoughts,

Also, Football World Cup matches are a very big deal around the globe. The game in itself is very entertaining and keeps you on the edge of your seat. You never know who will score a goal and when.

The style in which a player scores a goal or a goalkeeper saves a goal is worth watching. The strategy and tricks used are extremely brilliant.

 

 

 

 

 

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