One of the earliest forms of soccer in which players kicked a ball around a small field as been traced as far back as 1004 B.C in Japan. Many cultures have played the came over 3000 years ago.The game became very popular in the 1800s.At first it was England where soccer was originally banned, that eventually exported modern soccer to every continent in the world.Undisputedly soccer is the most watched and played sport in the world enjoyed by 8 million people.

Soccer game is very simple which is the one reason it is the most widely played sport in the world. Unlike basketball no elevated hoop is necessary.Unlike baseball no equipment beyond a ball is necessary. It is no mystery why soccer is so popular world wide.Its the only sport where all nations can compete.

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