FOOTBALL

THE  GAME OF PASSION AND LOVE

FOOTBALL, the game, played the most around the world. Football is called the game of love as it is played every where and unites the people of every nation. Football is spectated far greater than the other games. The possible reason for its popularity is that it is one of the oldest games of the world and as far as its expenditure is concerned its very cheap to play. Following is the basic information about the football

• It is played between two sides having 11 players each
• Its ground length is 130 yards and its width is 100 yards
• Its goal posts are 8 feet high and 8 yards wide

The weight of the ball is from 14 - 16 ounces, its pressure is 15 Lbs/sq inch and its circumference ranges from 27 to 28 inches

                   


Football is played in every continent and every country but particularly its playing rate in Europe is very high. People play this game with passion, the greatest example of this is Brazil that the are economically so poor but the play football for their passion. This is the only reason they are the leading nation in football with 5 times holding the World Record tittle.

The first international football match was played between England and Scotland in 1972 which ended as a draw 0-0. It had 4,000 spectators.

Football is played through out the years in form of different leagues its greatest international event is held after every 4 years known as WORLD CUP. First football world cup was held in 1930 and was won by Uruguay and last world cup was held in 2010 won by Spain. Following is the list of title holders.

• Brazil 5 times
• Italy 4 times
• Germany 3 times
• Argentina 2 times
• Uruguay 2 times
• France 1 time
• England 1 time
• Spain 1 time

Football links different nations of the world and create peace and harmony among them. It builds sport man spirit among the players and make them physically strong. The biggest reward the players get from the football is the respect that they get from all over the world.