Football is the world's most popular sport it is played in more countries than any other game. It has got an almost spiritual aura for millions across the globe. It is: The Beautiful Game!
Its history may date back to ancient Roman times, and various forms of the sport were played in medieval Europe.
The foundations for football as we know it today were created in England in the 1863 Laws of the Game, codified by the Football Association.
Football is governed at international level by FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association) and by UEFA (Union of European Football Assiciations) at European level.
The main international event is the World Cup, contested between national teams, which is played every four years (the 2006 edition has been won by Italy) and which has more viewers worldwide than any other sports event.
At continental level, each confederation organises a championship, also contested by national teams: the European Championship, the Copa America, the African Cup of Nations, the CONCACAF Gold Cup and the OFC Nations Cup. Clubs also take part in continental championships, such as the UEFA Champions League in Europe and the Copa Libertadores de América in South America, as well as many more!
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Each country has a league , comprised of several divisions, and within the UK there are many divisions made up of teams such as Manchester United, Liverpool, Chelsea and Arsenal, all of these teams, and many more within the UK are world famous and are home to some of the best footballers throughout the world.
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