Re: Football's over!
Now dont despair football moaners, it all kicks off again first week of August.
Meanwhile there are warm up friendlies to look forward to, and of course there is footy at the Olympics again starting in August.
And my team has just signed Jesus, at full back, i kid you not.
So the UK most popular sport will be back after a long wait
British culture – Why is football so popular in England?
Football is a very popular sport in many countries around the world and many people become obsessed with the teams they support. This quote from former footballer and manager Bill Shankly describes it in a nice way:
“Some people believe football is a matter of life and death. I’m very disappointed with that attitude. I can assure you it is much, much more important than that.”
Although football is considered important (even a way of life sometimes) all around the world, there is a particular obsession in England which may be because of the sport’s history.
Why is England considered the home of football?
England is considered the home of football and many people believe that the sport originated in England. Here are a few reasons why:
Football was first played in England in medieval times and there is written evidence of the game being played as early as 1170!
The Football Association (The FA) was set up in England in 1863 and in the same year, the modern rules that we know and play by today were set up.
The world’s first football club was set up in England (Sheffield F.C. in 1857).
The world’s first national competition (the FA Cup) started in England in 1871.
England formed the first national football team and the world’s first international football match was played in England (England vs Scotland in 1872).
The first national football league began in England in 1888.
Today, there are over 40,000 registered football clubs in England – more than any other country! (Brazil has the second highest amount, 29,000).
The Premier League (England’s top league) is one of the most popular sports leagues in the world.
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