10 Interesting Fact About The cultural significance and history of the sport of soccer

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• Football is the most popular sport in the world, with more than 4 billion fans worldwide.
• This sport originated from China in the 2nd century BC, where the ball made of animal skin was developed and nicknamed CUJU.
• Modern football was first played in England in the 19th century, and since then became a very popular sport throughout the world.
• The first soccer match broadcast on television was the FIFA World Cup final in 1954 in Switzerland.
• The FIFA World Cup is the most prestigious soccer tournament in the world and is held every four years since 1930.
• The Brazilian national team is the most successful in the history of the World Cup, by winning the trophy five times.
• Lionel Messi from Argentina and Cristiano Ronaldo from Portugal is considered the two best soccer players in the world today.
• Besides being a sport, football is also often used as a tool of diplomacy between countries that have complicated political relations.
• Football also plays an important role in popular culture, with many films, songs, and television shows dedicated to this sport.
• Some famous soccer clubs in the world, such as Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Manchester United, have a very large and fanatical fan base.