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[b]SP17 wrote:[/b]
[quote][b]honey!oh sugar sugar. wrote:[/b]
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Why is it always football? [/quote]

Because it is, by far, the world's most popular sport - and played in every country on earth. All 209 of them, and the only sport to do so.

Its a simple game with the offside rule being the only (mildly) complicated aspect. It has a cross cultural appeal and ignites rivalries between continents, countries, cities, towns and villages.

Followed by the rich and poor, old and young, men and women - its popularity has grown phenomenally in recent years. The game is played by millions and watched by billions.

About 30B watched the 2006 World Cup, with 1B watching the final - worldwide. In 2014/Brazil, these figures will be surpassed and - though slower than most to embrace the game - the USA is now well on its way to becoming a major force in the sport.

'Soccer Moms' are everywhere in the US - as the simple game (only a ball required) can be played by girls and boys. Together, at an early age.

:huh:[/quote]

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Topic History of: Football fights
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Author	Message
honey!oh sugar sugar.	andrew wrote: I bet Honey is part of the statics. I haven't been to a football match since 1978 and I dont think I thumped anyone.
andrew	She could of gone and done it overseas lol, your right football hooliganism is no where has bad, you could find trouble on the terraces just as easily starting a fight in the street if you look for it, coin throwing is the new trend.
SP17	What has honey to do with the fact that football violence in the UK has virtually gone? More serious problems exist in the UK now - 100,000 in jail. Same number as drink drivers, caught annually. And rising.....
andrew	I bet Honey is part of the statics.
SP17	Home Office figures confirm that at football matches (Football League/England and Wales/Season 2012/2013), there were 2,456 arrests; in 2011/2012 - it was 2,363. The 2,456 were from 39m attendees - 0.01%. One in 14,000. During the 2012/2013 season, about 10,000 UK supporters attended 44 away matches in Europe; there were 20 arrests. I suggest that here, at least, matters have vastly improved. And the problem has migrated to other areas where it often reflects civil/political/economic unrest.