Are you into Champions League or Premier league? Are you a fan of Chelsea or Arsenal or Real Madrid? Who is the best Diego Maradona or Pele; Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo? Whom will you support Argentina or Brazil or Italy in the world cup? Do you think club culture is affecting the original soccer saga? These questions are endless, and the debate on it can be continued for centuries, but there is no shred of doubt about your love for the game, the SOCCER.
Origin and governing bodies
History says originally it was a Chinese competitive game named, ‘cuju’ played between two teams where players were allowed to use all of their body parts except their hands to kick the ball towards the net. Currently, Federation International de Football Association (FIFA) works as a governing body for soccer all over the world.
Competitions: the do or die situation
The list of competitions is too long. The most important soccer competition is the World Cup organised by FIFA. Around 200, national teams play the qualifying matches, and only 32 get to take part in the final competition.
Different championship at continental level is also very popular which are generally organised by the continental soccer federation. Some of the best continental competitions are
Women soccer: it’s all about equality
Soccer is not a men’s game only; women play this game as good as a man. Almost all the countries which have a national men soccer team have a national women soccer team too. Some of the famous tournaments for women soccer are
Origin and governing bodies
History says originally it was a Chinese competitive game named, ‘cuju’ played between two teams where players were allowed to use all of their body parts except their hands to kick the ball towards the net. Currently, Federation International de Football Association (FIFA) works as a governing body for soccer all over the world.
Competitions: the do or die situation
The list of competitions is too long. The most important soccer competition is the World Cup organised by FIFA. Around 200, national teams play the qualifying matches, and only 32 get to take part in the final competition.
Different championship at continental level is also very popular which are generally organised by the continental soccer federation. Some of the best continental competitions are
- European Championship (UEFA),
- African Cup of Nations (CAF),
- Copa América (CONMEBOL),
- Asian Cup (AFC),
- OFC Nations Cup (OFC)
- CONCACAF Gold Cup (CONCACAF)
Women soccer: it’s all about equality
Soccer is not a men’s game only; women play this game as good as a man. Almost all the countries which have a national men soccer team have a national women soccer team too. Some of the famous tournaments for women soccer are
- UEFA Women's Championship
- Copa Libertadores de América de Fútbol Femenino
- Women's World Cup
- Football Association Women’s Challenge Cup (FA Women's Cup)
- Olympics