is football(soccer) very popular in China to watch and play?
929355
Football (soccer) is actually very popular in China. The Chinese watched the FIFA World Cup in great numbers. Chinese television also regularly shows matches from big European leagues like the English Premier League, German Bundesliga, Spanish Primera Liga, Italian Serie A & French Division 1. \n\nChina also has it's own domestic football league. \nhttp://www.sinosoc.com\n\nTheir league is called the Chinese Super League.\nSome of the more prominent soccer teams in China include Dalian ShiDe, Beijing Guo'An.
1024827
Yes, worldwide it is as it is quickly gaining popularity in Asia, specifically in China, in large part thanks to the emergence of Yao Ming.
568689
the current crop of football viewers has seen Maradona producing magic with football for Argentina, Naples, etc. He played when the world was in the verge of integration by media and football got the attention of media a lot. \n\nOn the other hand, Pale's dream football was displayed in an era where football was televised to a limited number of viewers, and hence, Pele's magic with football was viewed by only a handful. \n\nAs such, maximum of the current crop of viewers got the opportunity watching Maradona. They have read about Pele, know that Pele was a great player, but never seen him play football.\n\nPeople believe what they see. They saw only Maradona. with footbal. That is why Maradona become better for them than Pele.
822013
don't know i'm afraid...but if you look at the following 2 web-sites they will probably be able to help you....\n\nliveonsat.com   (no www.)\n\nor \n\nwww.satfootball.com\n\nboth of these list everygame played in europe and most internationals and what channels they will be shown on(don't know if you can get any of these channels in China-have a look you might recognise some!).\n\nbut if you go on the forums on these sites and post your question there you will find someone to help you!\n\nor you can watch on internet at http://livefooty.doctor-serv.com/index.h\n\nhope this helps!!
989474
The most popular sport in the world is Soccer, name known for the americans, the rest of the world knows it as Football.
303591
Because soccer or I shall say football is one of the most played games in the entire world, except USA. \n\nThe world is hooked on it, just like americans watch superbowl and would kill someone if anyone would try to stop them. Hence, football puts the fighting on the field with 22 players.\n\nIts an awesome sport if you play professionaly. I spent 12 years playing it, its awesome.\n\nFootball is diplomacy with balls!
427451
Soccer is better when you are playing it - football is more entertaining to watch.
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.
517667
It depends on how good they are. Some of the best play with the national teams. There is a professional league that is becoming more popular. I went to a game last summer and there were a ton of people there.
96723
soccer, by far! more partipants and viewers worldwide than any other.
1020191
Football (soccer) is the most popular sport in the world.
366716
Soccer is popular because of the tension that builds up during play.  Scoring a goal is like winning at chess.  The intricate strategy required to beat the offside trap and score while not being fouled or committing a foul is incredibly difficult.  So when someone scores, it's an incredible release and when you watch it you just go nuts.  Plus, the atmosphere at matches is incomparable.  Fans go crazy!  You just have to experience it to understand it.
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
342419
good question!!!!well,foot ball in asia is being popular slowly everywhere.we should have organized more tournaments ofen.sponsors also need to provide better opportunities and need more academy for football with less fee as asian are not effordable for expensive or international academies.\n  there are many good players in asia but only few of them get chance and only richmans son/doughters get chance.......thanks a lot
615267
Football is the most popular sport in the world and played by more than 250 nations. So it is no doubt that World Cup in Germany is most happening thing in the world right now.\nEverybody around the world would be interested to know what is happening there.
428559
Soccer WAS gaining popularity but it is going down again.\n\nIt is cuz (although why I like it) there are no commercials, Americans think they need a commercial to get a beer or take a leak; trust me even as a female it can be done without commercials :-)
42038
American football is the most popular spectator sport in the United States :).