HOW SOCCER AFFECTS THE WORLD

General Info
-soccer is the worlds most well known sport
-It consist of 11 players on each team
-the objective of the game is to try to get the ball into the opponents goal without using your hands.

The most prevalent sport in the world has more to it than what meets the eye. Soccer is a pastime that people channel many of their emotions through. Fans are key in keeping the sport alive. People use soccer as something to hold on to. They use it to fight century old battles, and settle ancient enmity peacefully. Entire cities and nations celebrate when their teams win. People are willing to support their teams at all costs. Soccer is clearly close to the hearts of many people around the world.

But how does it affect the World??

THERE ARE 2 WAYS...

• 1.)Competition+Rivalry
• 2.)Economy

My first suggested impact(competition+rivalry) has many facts to support it. I am going to elaborate on a few.

SOCCER IS KNOWN TO...

• Both genders
• Many ages
• All races
• All religions

SOCCER IS PLAYED...

• Soccer is played on every continent
• Most countries

Soccer is older than the conflicts between most countries, and helps to settle their social disputes without violence.

ANDRES ESCOBAR

• Colombian football star
• Committed own goal in world cup match
• July 2, 1994
• Gunned down and shot dead
• Murdered by notorious drug lord Pablo Escobar.

Organizations such as FIFA and 208 other participating organizations set the standard for the game, and keep it fair and reasonable.

Soccer is the most popular sport in the World...

IMPACT 2

WORLD CUP

• Brought millions of dollars in revenue
• About 1 billion spectators last world cup final
• Broadcasted in 204 different countries.

Stadiums are filled with loyal paying fans ready to watch the game.

These fans are sporting their teams merchandise such as jerseys,hats,e.t.c.

THIS MERCHANDISE IS PRODUCED BY

• Nike
• Puma
• Adidas

And they make billions of dollars selling their merchandise to the public and make even more by sponsoring different teams.

ALL THIS MONEY CONTRIBUTES TO

• Charites
• Cancer research
• Poverty Relief
• Hospitals

Wealthier teams can afford to recruit their players from 3rd world countries.

Wealthier teams also have U10-U21 teams which consist of recruited players training to play for the real team one day, and are good investments from the team.

In addition popular players can support similar causes and influence their fans to do the same.

As you can see...
Soccer has had, and will continue to have an affect on the whole world and will affect mass populations every day.

THE END