Fascination with Football

Background of Sports 

Sports include all physical and mental development-promoting activities. The history of sports dates back to human evolution. Sports are essential and crucial to living a healthy existence. Sport not only helps people entertain their selves and have fun, but it also keeps them lively and active. A person's ability to lead is improved by sport, which also helps to renew their minds. Additionally, it keeps one free of illnesses. It also increases self-confidence and fosters creativity. This raises the competition's propensity. 

Types of Sports

There are essentially two types of sports: 1. Outdoor: those played outside (in grounds), like football and cricket, etc and 2. Indoor:those played inside (under the roof) such as table tennis and badminton etc.

Outdoor Games

Football (Soccer)

Football is a well-known international sport that is practised in over 200 nations. Soccer is another name for football in North America, which is also a well-liked sport that is frequently referred to as the "king of all sports."

History of Football

Soccer as we know it now was previously called "cuju" in ancient China. Two teams of at least 12 players each were required for this game, which was frequently played during festivities and significant events (a maximum of 16). In contrast to soccer, cuju had one goal placed in the centre of the field. To receive a point, teams would have to kick the ball past the goal on their own side without using their hands or arms.

The 1900 Summer Olympics, which were held in Paris and were only the second Summer Olympics ever, were not particularly exciting for soccer fans all around the world. In actuality, only three teams took part in the competition, and no medals were given out at the conclusion. Great Britain eventually emerged as the Olympic champion of the two games that were actually played. Belgium and France, who finished in second place, were the other two teams (third place).

The first football World Cup was played in 1930, and since then, it has been contested every four years.

Two Sheffield Cricket Club players in South Yorkshire, England, made the decision to create their own soccer team in 1855. Sheffield F.C. was finally established and acknowledged as a team by 1857. Following more than 150 years, Sheffield F.C.., the world's oldest soccer club, was formally admitted to the English Football Hall of Fame.

Basic information

1. 11 players from each team are on the field at once in the team sport of soccer (10 field players and 1 goalkeeper).

2. A round ball that typically weights between 14 and 16 ounces is used to play the sport. A typical soccer ball has a circumference of between 27 and 28 inches.

3. A soccer match at the professional level is scheduled to run approximately 90 minutes (two 45 minute halves). Soccer games that have gone significantly above their stipulated 90 minutes have done so because the officials have added stoppage time. This accounts for any time lost as a result of accidents or fouls.

4. FIFA is regarded as the soccer regulatory body when it comes to international competition. The FIFA World Cup is organised by this group every four years.

Hall of Frame

There are so many lead players in history of football game who have proved their mettle through their hard work, dedication, courage and efforts, but only a few of them have given football a new innovative reputation. It is also difficult to consider to choose the players in overall Hall of frame players but we are going to mention few on the basis of their unbelievable performance as well as their popularity in public.

1. Pele -- Brazil

2. George Best -- N. Ireland

3. Bobby Charlton -- England

4. Johan Cruyff -- Netherlands

5. Bobby Moore -- England

6. Ferenc Puskas -- Hungary

7. Gordon Banks -- England

8. Marco van Basten -- Netherlands

9. Franz Beckenbauer -- Germany

10. John Charles -- Wales

11. Kenny Dalglish -- Scotland

12. Duncan Edwards -- England

13. Eusebio -- Portugal

14. Tom Finney -- England

15. Garrincha -- Brazil

16. Jairzinho -- Brazil

17. Stanley Matthews -- England

18. Gerd Muller -- Germany

19. Michel Platini -- France

20. Roberto Rivelino -- Brazil

21. Alfredo Di Stefano -- Argentina

22. Lev Yashin -- Russia

23. Billy Wright -- England

24. Zico -- Brazil

25. Dino Zoff -- Italy

Famous International Leagues 

On a global level, football is recognised as a very competitive sport. Because it is one of the most popular sports in the world, it is played in every nation on earth. At the end of a season of play, leagues in each nation consist of a specific number of teams that compete against one another to accomplish their goals. 

There are a number of things to think about when comparing the top soccer leagues in the globe, though popularity, competitiveness, value, accomplishment, and other critical factors that every football fan would agree are important factors to consider are among the criteria used to rank the top football leagues in the world. 

This article lists the top ten soccer leagues in the world. All of the previously mentioned characteristics are taken into account when ranking any of the leagues available here including

1. English Premier League EPL

2. La Liga

3. Bundesliga

4. Italian Serie A

5. French Ligue 1

6. Dutch Eredivisie

7. Brazilian Serie A

8. Portuga’s Liga NOS

9. Argentine League

10. Major League Soccer (MLS)

Fan following at Global Level

Beyond luring in spectators from all over the world, football has an international appeal that extends to club ownership, broadcasting, sponsorship, and the nationalities of its top players.

There are five billion football supporters worldwide, with the greatest fan bases being in Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa.

These supporters will frequently back their national team, local team, "global" club, and occasionally even a specific player.

Women's Football

The woman has displayed amazing bravery and courage in her deeds. It is obvious from looking through historical windows that women have always collaborated with men to demonstrate their equality. Women have shown that they are equal to men in sports by working hard, being brave, fighting, and dedicating themselves to their craft nonstop. Football is becoming more and more popular, and women have started to participate in it.

Expansion of women's football

Women's football has experienced impressive growth in recent years on various continents, particularly in Europe and North America. Both participation and interest in the game have increased, establishing the groundwork for the production of better commercial returns for the long-term advantage of the entire football movement.

Conclusion

People are so passionate about football that they will take time away from their jobs, offices, classrooms, and businesses to visit football grounds and watch their favourite players in person or live matches on television. They formerly set up large screens in the heart of each of their cities to watch live football games with large crowds. People have developed a passion for, and a mania for, football. Nowadays, football has developed into a culture.