Football — or soccer, for Americans — is the beautiful game, but it is also the
people’s game. From the streets of Rio’s favelas to the pristine pitch of
Wembley, billions of people worldwide are united by their love for kicking a
ball around outdoors. Perhaps that’s why football is so popular — it’s easy. You
don’t need fancy equipment: All you need is a ball, a flat space and willing
participants.
Yet as astronomically popular as football is, I think it’s under threat. Fans
like to complain t