The Beautiful Game

Football has always been the most popular sport in the world. The historic and majestic stadiums, the exciting competitions, the shocking transfers, the vulnerability of managers and most importantly the fans all across the world who simply live for the sport. I have had a passion for the sport all my life and these are some of the reasons why I think football always has been and always will be the best sport in the world.

The display of world class players & teams:

Unlike many other sports, football is played in almost every country on earth. This provides a high number of top quality players, which is greater than any other sport. The fact that the sport is played in a variety of different countries around the world means that the amount of football talent on this earth is unlimited. It doesn't even depend what age you are, if you are just starting your career at around the age of 5 or just about to retire at the age of 40. This is why it is normal for football fans to see a display of top quality football week in week out.

Many different tournaments

Sports like American Football and Baseball dont have many tournaments and only really have one major league and also no international competitions because it is only the Americans who play these sports. However, like I said previously, Football is played all around the world so that results in being able to have many competitions and tournaments. As well as the teams having their dedicated league and tournaments in their country, teams across Europe have the chance to compete in the UEFA Champions League which people say is the most decorated trophy in club football. The UEFA Champions League also has its counterparts which is the Europa League and the newly introduced Europa Conference League for the smaller clubs to have a chance to compete on the European stage. Something in football that isn't in many other sports around the world is the international tournaments. Every Continent has its own dedicated international tournament but the grandest one that is levels above every other competition is the World Cup. This tournament happens every 4 years and not only is it the excitement of the tournament taking place but it also brings the whole world together to be excited for it.

Size doesn't matter

As previously mentioned, compared to other sports like American Football or Basketball, a football player’s body size does not have a high significance regarding their performance even the smallest of players can outperform any other player as the game is all about skill instead of strength and height. The fact that this sport is very entertaining is one of the main reasons why football is so popular around the world. It is essential to point out that this is one of the most straightforward sports in the world as there are no complicated rules that would confuse anyone, so someone who has never played before can quickly and easily pick up the rules and be able to play with no confusion and just enjoy the sport.

Passionate fans

Football fans are usually associated with having a lot of passion for the sport. The same amount of energy that fans show in the stadium is the same kind of passion seen at homes all around the world. No matter what part of the planet you are from, you can guarantee that fans will always be highly enthusiastic about the game. Every club's fans will have many different songs about their players, manager, owner, or even their rivals that they will sing throughout the whole 90 minutes to try and either encourage the players to do better and or have a bit of banter.

Long lasting rivalries

There are some famous rivalries amongst various football clubs which have existed for generations. These rivalries definitely add a hint of intrigue and excitement to the sport, especially when two rival teams face each other on the pitch. One particularly strong rivalry exists between Liverpool and Manchester United, arguably two of the most popular and successful football clubs in England. Then there are other famous continental rivalries, such as Manchester United and Barcelona, and many more.

These are only some reasons that show how special this sport really is and why it is the most popular sport in the world. However despite all of the joy and entertainment of football, it does also have its negative sides and some that need to be addressed.