Why is football so popular?
930535
People don't think that football is a popular sport.  IT IS THE MOST POPULAR SPORT IN THE WORLD.  That's a fact.  You must be an American to ask a question like this.
358736
Because people have differnt interests in sports.Football isn't the only sport most people play.Somedon't like it and some do.
310205
by increasing the prize money and salaries... teams would automatically recruit better players and impiort some from abroad too... fans come to watch good football, not just their team winning. If the players would be better the game would anyways be good and fans would be more.\nplus the game also needs better sponsorship in the states, which is not there
1167169
it's acually very popular among small kids because it's such a cheap sport to get started in. but as far a spectator sport is concerned, no one watches. there is a pro leauge here but it's very small and unpopular, it has no TV contract. i would say less than 2% of americans are serious soccer fans.
986990
I LUV FOOTBALL\nfor a few reasons, I'll go from least to favorite reasons\n1. there is boys in tight pants(fell the same way 'bout baseball)\n 2. It is entertaining!\n 3. ACTION\n 4. all the cute guys play football and are football fanatics!
794952
football is my fav sport, just because of the atmosphere in the ground when you go and watch. but its dissapointing when you got the odd idiot that ruins it for everyone else
1092128
football or soccer is boring because you probably did not know what to enjoy in the game. People look how they players act, the best play, and the individual move that make football the most beautiful sport to play and watch. You gotta play it before to enjoy the game. It is the same as watching and waiting for a good play in American football or a good home run in baseball.
860842
Football to me is a great sport because as a football fan you have this emotion for your team that you really can't get anywhere else. When they lose your whole week is off and when they win you know you just may have the best week. Football also has a lot contact and action the hits. The way they line up on the line of scrimmage. you cant get this kind of feeling from any other sport. I know my answer may not be the best but it is definitely how i feel about football.
1003344
The motive why football is such an INTERNATIONAL sport, it's not only because you only need a goal, a ball and at least 3 players in each side. It's for the FANS it has all over the world.\nFootball has so many fans for the PASSIONS  it generates. And this passion comes from the comments "that decision was good .... no it was bad ....where was he looking ... ".\nWhen a referee or assistant  referee makes a decision it generates CONTROVERSY between fans,  if doen't matter if you are from the same team or the opposite team, you have to make your point approving or disapproving the call.\nThat controversy is the HEART of football, that's what catch a fan at least during a tournament, and if we have luck for live.\nDon't use the technology that will kill the passion and controversy  of football, that will take from us those future moments where we will be arguing  that the referees were right or wrong, betting a beer that "YYY" will have the same opinion .... lets leave the imperfection of a perfect game alive. \nRemember football is passion and that passion comes from the controversy it generates .....  so let us be the last team's sport pending of the decision of one that will sparkle our passion.\nThat's the reason why I don't want or need the technology.
19003
American football is an exciting sport, and it only comes around once every week during the season. Plus, the Super Bowl is the most popular championship game in sports. No series, just one game. The excitement usually reaches its peak when the game goes down to the last second, especially in championship games, such as Adam Vinatieri's Super Bowl winning kicks. There are great plays that are remembered, such as Dwight Clark's catch against Dallas. Oh, and I love it when people get Jacked Up!
1021912
In the USA, football (soccer) isn't one of their major sports - it's a shame cos if it was they would be brilliant at it as they are a huge nation.  It is getting more popular though, so in time who knows.
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
1000293
You asked what is so exiting about 22 players kicking a football? Well I don't know what is exiting about it but I know what is EXCITING ie its a chance for the whole nation to unite and be happy to support their country in the World Cup, its not everyday its only once every four years and its in the summer so you can enjoy watching loads of international footie in the sunshine with a few drinks and have a barbecue.  \n\nI am not sure who's skin is on the football except some fat cow's who can spare it.
405897
because of the number of fans, the number of people who watch in the stadium during gameplay, pay per view, and the cable subsriber around the world just to see even ordinary matches.\n\nhow about this?\nits the ONLY game with a WORLD CUP and players like Ronaldo, Zidane, and Beckham have played in it so they attract big revenues for the sports club!
947697
Because football, when played properly and in the manner intended, is inded a beautiful thing to watch. Just watch a match from Arsenal's title winning season of 2001-2002 and you'll understand. ;-)\n\nIt probably arised from the 70s, when the Dutch invented Total Football. They placed the emphasis not just on winning, but winning by playing nice, fast-flowing football. It was pass here, pass there, shoot, score. They often ripped opponents apart using that method, and it captivated many fans.
415833
because soccer (football) is the best sport on the planet
409066
yes football is the most popular sport in d planet, becacuse its exhilarating to watch. firstly and clearly most significant, is the development of the world cup from an invitational tournament among a few elite soccer nations to a global television circus which commands greater attention than any other world sporting event. parallel to the world cup, has been the explosive growth of the highest-level club game. the european champions league not only commands attention on every continent, its dominant clubs have become dependent upon global talent. is a sport that is loved and played all over the world. bigs clubs in europe continue to play in different countries, like asia, and north america trying to break into the market and make it a even more popular sport.