As the curtains came down on the 21st edition of the month-long FIFA World Cup in Russia, the grand sporting spectacle proved in numbers that soccer reigns supreme as the most popular sport. Despite the popularity of other games, nothing drums up more passion and mania than soccer. There are instances of crazed fans selling possessions, cycling insane distances, driving through nations, just to make it to a game. Yes, football rules, and it is hard to dislodge it considering the popularity it enjoys.
Soccer Clubs Take Loyalty To Unheard Levels
Soccer clubs take loyalty to unheard of levels. Merchandise of soccer clubs is known to be selling like hotcakes in the most distant locations, connected and related only by the sport. Supporters of clubs exist in nations and areas where the language and lifestyles are entirely different from that of the location of the club. It is only the passion for the sport and the fierce loyalty of the club jersey that unites people of different races, places, and religions.
High Octane Sport That Keeps Audiences As Charged As The Players
The sport is one among the more high octane, high energy ones that are very physically demanding from the players. This high level of fitness of the players is seen on the fields as teams clash in games. What is more interesting is the fact that the sport keeps the viewers as supercharged as the players on the field. That is the level of involvement in the game. Clubs and bars are known to throw open their doors to fans with special deals, permitting patrons to stay glued to large screens with a favorite beverage in their hands for the right kind of atmosphere.
Superior Levels Of Fitness And Training Regimen
The demanding nature of the sport can be seen in the grueling exercise and training programs. Soccer players train hard throughout the year to maintain high levels of fitness. Training videos of the most popular stars of football are legendary, scoring very high numbers of hits. The training in dexterous moves is keenly watched by viewers globally who love to see the masters at play. The famed banana kicks and scissor cuts have a mesmerizing effect on viewers who can never seem to get enough of replaying the videos over and over again.
Songs And Lyrics Penned For The Football World Cups
Football/soccer is the only sport that gets songs penned to highlight the sport or promote it in a nation. Who can ever forget the songs of Shakira or Knaan that still send football fans into a nostalgic trip? The popularity of the sport needs no special mention considering that without exception, the whole world follows the game. All nations play the game in some format, and the hilarious clips of football fail to notch up very large viewership. Compilations of fails and bloopers are among the most popular on Youtube and other social media platforms.
Gripping Finishes And Closely Contested Matches
Gripping finishes and closely contested matches are a matter of routine in tournaments, and the adrenaline levels of viewers match that of the players, indicating the level of involvement. History is a witness to a large number of matches being turned around at the very last second. An unexpected shot, a sharp pass, an extraordinary kick or a deft dribble is all that it takes for a goal to be scored, which can turn the fortunes of a team around. This unpredictability and the excitement of the game makes it all the more riveting and engaging.
Loved by all, football is a game that straddles age groups and genders. The fans that flock to a stadium are not limited to men, but women equally love the game and turn up in large numbers to cheer their favorite teams. The colorful atmosphere of a football stadium when a game is in progress is hard to match. The spirit of the audience and the game are something that is difficult to find other games or sport. As the world waits for the 22nd edition of the FIFA World Cup four years from now, the excitement will remain unchanged, as viewers will focus their attention on other league matches and professional clubs, till the big event kicks off.
