Why is soccer the most popular game in the world?
469986
Soccer is the most popular game in the world because anyone can participate in it! The game can be played by poor and rich, you do not need a certain amount of money in order to play or observe this great sport. Soccer is a game of passion and a game and of hope. Soccer is the sport of the people! Soccer is a game that unites countries on the field and does not see political beliefs. Soccer is simply the a tradition.
354473
this is is a game of passion and fun when a international team play and wins a world cup that team has such amazing qualities.so when watching a team like Barcelona or Manchester united they always give a good game that might break the books of history.so soccer is a game of fun and passion so it gets to us. so that's why soccer is very appealing to us
400890
It's the simplest.\n\nAll soccer/football needs:\n(1) a ball\n(2) a big playing field\n(3) a minimum of 2 players (1 if you're good)\n\nWith few resources, it can be played all around the world easily.  Unlike other sports which require tons of equipment and lots of players.
1147811
It is also the most popular sport in the world and it truly envolves the entire world (give or take a small handful of countries that do not participate)\n\nIt makes me laugh when I read the posts saying soccer players are pansies. They obviously have no clue. This game envolves atheletics and skills of the highest level. \n\nBy comparison, American Football players play a one hour game stretched over three or more hours and then only play half the game as there are two teams, one for offense and one for defense. And there are only 3 situations where the ball is put in play by ones foot; kick-off, a punt and a field goal attempt. (and anyone who says American Football players are tough because of the hits envolved, watch a rugby match...those guys don't wear pads and the game is MUCH more brutal than football)\n\nSoccer is a game played for an hour and half and it takes an hour and forty five minutes (give or take a few minutes for stoppage time). During this time all players (with the exception of the Keeper) are running the length of the pitch practically non-stop. Add to this the skill envolved in dribbling, passing and scoring while using anything but your hands and I'd think most would agree that this is an amazing game.\n\nI think the game is quite impressive and every four years this culminates in one of the greatest sporting tournaments ever, The World Cup.
792911
Soccer is just begining to get popular in the US as more youth and people are getting involved in it. As the more famous names come to the US, the more popular it gets.\n\nI believe it isnt as big in the US because American Football has taken the higher position here. As you see, soccer isnt even shown too much on TV or in magazines such as sports illustrated because half of their pages cover either American Football or Baseball. So when it isnt publicized enough, people don't really care much for it.\n\nThe rest of the world is a common place for soccer because it started with people as children. Many children in Europe, Africa, etc grew up playing only soccer (because soccer was their only main sport in the country) in their streets and I believe it spreads from there.\n\n\nHope that helps,\nGood luck
768095
FIFA Soccer is the best interesting game in the whole world.
361067
Basketball is mostly popular in america and a bit in some countries but soccer is loved worldwide so soccer wins the battle.
416488
Soccer is played by more than 7 millions 6- to 11-year-olds, making it the second most popular team sport among children in this country.\nSource-SAMMMMMMMMMMM
190805
people play football all over the world. Although it is originated from england at current form i think that in south and central america at all countries they seem to be most fanatic with it
918846
Soccer, it's a game where everyone can really get invovled even if you suck. I love playing with alot of my really good friends and my really bad friends too just the same. Overall it's just a funner game.
81393
Soccer, or football as it`s also known(not to be confused with American football)is the most popular sport in the world.You don`t need a written record to realize this.
999835
To answer your question: soccer is more popular around the world, therefore even foreigners have more recognition than Americans. Americans appreciate and recognize the USA soccer team - but not nearly as much as other sports here in America. \nThe culprit: Money. There is very little incentive for someone to excel in soccer, here in America - as an athlete, because it just doesn't pay well , compared to the top 4 sports and other sports that may not be as "popular", but more lucrative, like tennis. \nMLS was quite popular in the 70's here in America - largely due to Pele playing here at the end of his career. It went bankrupt and defunct - due to the competition of other sports literally out paying and out marketing soccer. 11 years ago - corporations, led by new MLS execs brought back MLS and have had a good amount of success, considering they started at "zero" again. \n\nUSA soccer and MLS still dont have the power of the dollar, for TV revenue and stadium revenue, when compared to all other sports, but again that is slowly changing. \n\nI personally believe if more money is out behind TV contracts, during the summer (between NBA/NHL and NFL) - their only competition is baseball. MOst baseball contracts for TV are regionally based - which in my opinion is an opportunity for MLS to market and capture a national TV audience. Unless my Mets are on TV - here in Atlanta (about 30-40 games a year) - I may watch another baseball game, but would be more inclined to watch a good MLS match if nothing else is on. Luckily the Atlanta MLS team just completed their stadium 10 miles form my condo - so I will be going to games. \n\nIn America - it is all about the dollar when it comes to sports. If and when MLS spends the money and pays players on par with other major sports - to develop the best talent form their youth - then we will see soccer take off. Considering Americas Latino population (great soccer lovers - paying fans) is growing , Europes population here and quality athletes out of 300 Millio people - soccer will take off in America. I believe the 2010 USA team will be far ahead of the past 4 WC teams - in talent, expectations and success.
355933
pitiful. in Europe, their futbol is as popular as our football, baseball, basketball and hockey combined. Fans have both killed, and been killed over the game. the entire professional entertainment world revolves around the Premier League scheduling. In the US? name 5 of the professional soccer teams in the US.....
371098
Soccer, it's the best sport in the world!!!!!!!!!!
460049
if you mean soccer email me but if it isnt then dont bother to learn soccer kicks butt\nHELLO WORLDS MOST POPULAR SPORT!!! SOCCER
319239
This game is so popular for many reasons. 1) The poor can play this game(majority of the worlds population). Any little boy can one day make it. You don't have to have parents taking you to practise every day.2) The simplicity of it. A ball, use your feet and score! We use our hands every day but not on the green pitch.3) The passion of the fans. 100k in a stadium chanting and wearing their teams colours. This is not a sport in some places it is a religion.
504346
There is only one sport that i like to play/watch and that is soccer because it is so much fun, and is an easy game to learn. My favourite part about the game would have to be the fans because if they feel that their team can do well they give the stadiums a positive atmosphere and then the players feed off of their fans energy and do the best that they can.