How can so many people watch football?
919300
Look here soccer boy, you stick to your little hobby, we'll stick to man sports. Go to your own forum
358736
Because people have differnt interests in sports.Football isn't the only sport most people play.Somedon't like it and some do.
1171462
football is a form of entretainment that surpases all american sports because of the global reach it has. Just like the Olympics, the world cup uses nationalism to make millions of dollars.. but the most important thing is with football countries dont have to fight a war or kill each other.. they can play this and the whole world can watch\n\nI only watch football when is this big.. I have a favorite club, but I feel a lot more compelled to watch a game for my country rather than my favorite club
1159030
American football is really big here. Soccer is more of a local thing, doesn't have much of a following except for small teams and the few who cheer them on. Too bad really ...
862677
you can go to nfl.com and "watch" the game, but its just whats going on. i think their is a link there to where you can stream it, but they are all subscription services, so you have to pay. sucks, man, i know.
784681
I think everyone agrees that it sucks. Not everyone has the NFL network so the majority of the nation can't see the game. I think it's pathetic how the NFL is just getting richer while most fans can't watch. I'm glad my team, the Dolphins, were on CBS and not playing tonight. If the NFL continues to do this some of the other channels may have something to say about it.
748010
I have exactly the same problem mate. Traditionally, like most people in the US, I have grown up watching American football and have always enjoyed it. Recently though I began watching football(soccer) and have fallen in love with the sport. I love the pace of the game, and the skill of the players. I have actually begun watching more soccer than football, so I guess that proves I like soccer better.
863540
Absolutely love it.  As a USAian, I only get one or two live matches per week during the season, plus some highlights (all on Setanta Sports.  Love it.  Watching UEFA Cup on there right now...)  Anyway, I can't get enough of it, really.  I'd rather watch it than any other type of football, though I love them all...  Except for League Rugby.  League sucks.  Pansies, all of 'em.\n\nOh, I barrack for Collingwood.  Go Pies!
321456
To play?  Watch?  The NFL gets the highest television ratings.
426730
College. The level of excitement in front of up to 110,000 fans is amazing. These kids don't get paid to play, they just love the game. Many of them will go into history forgotten, yet they make the games so exciting. The pride, rivalry, passion, traditions compares no other sport. The NFL has none of that, or a little bit. These players don't really care about their team, they just go to the one that offers them the most money. In college, you pick a team, and you represent them your whole life. College football is a terrific experience, and if you haven't been to a major game, you are missing out.
1081003
i like football because it's fun to watch.\n\nif you are bored stay on Y!Answers and rack up some points or go surf Myspace.  Time flies when you do!
573227
Oh that's normal for those who follow sports they can't understand why anyone wouldn't want to watch and cheer. But there are more that don't watch, than watch, which is truism for most events.\nI for one, couldn't care less about it.
138010
Just on numbers of countries playing, football has probably the most fans in the world but it's unlikely to be half the people of the world (which would be something like 3 billion if the population of the world is something like 6 billion). The best club in the world? That's too subjective a question to ask - every football fan will claim it is their club - mine is Liverpool and I say it's the best club!
42038
American football is the most popular spectator sport in the United States :).
271701
Not enough advertising for it. Encourage friends and family to watch it on tv and go to games
771608
Yep!!!!  Another way to exclude 75% of the country from great football games every week.  I say, put it on CBS, NBC, or FOX, so those of us with out NFL Network, or even cable, can enjoy a nice thursday night game.
576202
Listen, son, where are you from? India, Pakistan, Bangladesh?\nFrom day 1 we've people from these countries asking for free tickets, how to watch matches for free on the net etc...\n\nBasically all you want is a free ride. If every football fan behaved liked you did, we'd never get 'live football' on tv, because nobody would invest in a sport where there is no money to be made.\n\nTo answer your question, if you really want free tickets, write to your head of state, he'll definitely be able to spring some tickets for you.