15 Reasons To Consider A Soccer The Most Popular Game

The USA and Australia, probably only there, soccer is not as popular as in other countries of the world.

It won"t be superfluous to paraphrase John Lennon that soccer is more popular than God. But soccer is not only the most popular sport in the world but also the best. Let"s highlight 15 general explanations for this.

1. The simplicity of soccer

Some sports are quite complex, so it can take a while to get to the bottom of them. But soccer is a kind of sport that you can think of literally two minutes after getting to know it. Once you understand what an offside position is, that will be enough.

2. Consistency and consistency of the rules of the game

Sport has particular difficulties in the case when you have to change some of the nuances in the rules before each new season. The NFL, for example, often changes aspects of physical contact (this is done to avoid legal costs). In the case of rugby, the situation is even worse.

But, after the “reverse pass” rule was approved in 1992, soccer did not fundamentally change its rules, no matter who said anything.

3. No timeouts

It is enough to watch the last five minutes of any basketball game, and it becomes clear that the situation with the timeout is out of control. It is necessary to stop playing time for all teams to solve this problem; this moment can also be used to give athletes a rest when it is not required. And for advertisers, this is another reason to interrupt games.

4. International status

Two hundred and three countries have tried to qualify for the 2014 World Cup. There are even fewer countries on the UN list. Soccer is played everywhere; he is beyond national boundaries. Can you name another team sport in which more than 20 countries are continually competing? You probably won"t, so sports like rugby end up being something of trolling, with Namibia putting together a 15-man team to be beaten 142-0 by Australia.

5. No problem with doping

The Tour de France may show the wonders of human endurance, but is there any trust in it? There is no doping to enhance skill and judgment, two principles of any soccer champion. There were never any dubious questions next to the names of Maradona and Pele. So you can sit back and admire their talents without worrying about whether or not they are getting an advantage because of their doping (well, for example, Maradona used drugs for entertainment purposes).

6. Developing countries take precedence over rich countries

It is astounding, but, for example, in soccer alone, a geopolitical and economic power like the United States can be overcome by the African state of Ghana, with almost 300 million fewer people and about 80 positions lower on the GDP list.

7. Beauty and grace of the sport

Here these qualities are in abundance. It is a beautiful game.

8. Lack of a unified structure and formula of the game

When each new game begins with two teams on either side of the line, from this moment begins the moment of uncertainty and unpredictability. Apart from the standard elements, little is predetermined here. It is especially true of the formation of game teams. If, for example, NFL coaches consider the possibility of "illegal placement" of players, then soccer can freely place athletes in 4-4-2, 3-5-2, or even 9-0-1 patterns.

9. There are no advantages for the physical qualities of a person

The best soccer player is considered to be an Argentinean who is 5 feet 7 inches tall. Except for the goalkeeper (here it takes about 6 feet to reach the top of the goal), everyone is equal here. In other sports, athletes genetic makeup gives an added advantage

10. Can be played anywhere with minimal equipment

Try your career as an athlete in any winter sport without spending a lot of money on equipment alone. In soccer, a ball (or any round object) is all that is needed. In this case, developing countries benefit more, as many of their citizens have made careers in the harsh urban slum environment.

11. The scale of the game

Each country has its own Champions League. These leagues sometimes consist of several divisions. Numerous amateur competitions are also available. Soccer is played by people of all skill levels, ages, and gender, in every country on the planet. It is a massive sport.

12. Sports athleticism

Professional soccerers are in great physical shape thanks to a game that usually lasts 90 minutes (sometimes 180 minutes) with no timeouts. They must demonstrate toughness, strength, flexibility, and speed. The athleticism of an athlete who is forced to run for two hours, to fight opponents, is admirable.

13. A passion for soccer

Of course, this is a twofold phenomenon. Often the soccer festival brings in crowd violence. But passion, first of all, generates an emotional uplift. Soccer fans are brighter than any other sport.

14. Long term in soccer

In some sports, physical damage is inflicted on the participants due to the specifics of the game, so they can only be practiced for a short time. Meanwhile, some soccerers continue to play after reaching the age of 30. And at the amateur level, you can play until old age.

15. Soccerers look good

Typically, soccerers develop more attractive physiques throughout their careers than in other sports.