The Future of Football Needs You

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