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Horse racing may be the "Sport of Kings" but
football, of the international soccer kind is the "King of
Sports" with some players even more famous than top
jockeys.
There are millions of people, all over the
world, who consider football to be the greatest game that was
ever invented. It has been exported from England, where soccer
was established with the formation of the Football Association
(FA) in 1863, from which the term soccer was derived. Since
those early days it has grown and grown, into the sporting
colossus it is today.
Fittingly football matches are played, the
world over, in magnificent stadiums and arenas, where the
cheers for players on match days, could more than equal those
that greeted the gladiators who fought in the coliseums of old.
Sometimes there are jeers as well, so things haven't really
changed that much! Fortunately soccer players are renowned for
their ball skills, and not for their prowess with a sword, or
spear.
Football has become increasingly popular in
Europe, South America, Australia, Africa and Asia, but only has
a small toehold in the United States of America, where they
favour their own version, which is a completely different ball
game. However, there are some excellent American soccer
players, and they even hosted the World Cup in 1994. Perhaps
one day they will realize what they are missing, and join in
with the rest of the world. They will be extremely welcome.
Football stadiums are incredible, show places,
that can accommodate many thousands of people. If the entry
price for important games was about $40, the gate money would
be four million dollars. Even that sum is insignificant,
against that which television and other companies are willing
to offer for media rights. Without doubt soccer is an
international entertainment operation, with top managers,
players, and owners, receiving payment comparable with
Hollywood stars, and movie magnates.
Brilliant players are coming from various places including,
Australia, Africa, and Asia. Yes and even the United States,
assisted by their staging of the world cup in 1994.
Astonishingly the Glazer family of Tampa Bay renown, have
acquired Manchester United, reputed to be the worlds wealthiest
soccer club. It would be impossible to put a figure on the
collective value of the highest paid players, and the clubs
they are signed up for.
In the electronic age there has been a lot of
publicity, about children not taking enough physical exercise.
We can be thankful then, that for a lot of children, some form
of football is still very popular. Few will be able to earn a
living as soccer players, but the vast majority will persist
with their interest, as spectators. Sporting enthusiasts,
everywhere will be able to track the fortunes of their
favorites, and be in awe of the ability of the privileged few
players, who have been blessed with the opportunity of
accomplishing the frustrated ambitions of them all.
There are so many questions that you may want
to ask about "the beautiful game" of football. For
instance:
WHAT does a professional soccer
player get paid?
WHY do soccer players need
fans?
WHEN was the first soccer club
formed?
HOW does a soccer ball
curve?
WHERE can I get the latest
soccer results?
WHO is the most famous soccer
player?
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