By Joey Ari
Popularity is something that does not come easily. People and things have earned popularity only after proving their mettle. But all of them could not stay as popular as they initially were. Ong-lasting popularity is not easy to enjoy. You have to evolve and match with the vibe of the changing world and have enough capability to keep up the fight against all odds and also time. Many things in the modern world proved to be temporary sensation as the popularity of these people and things did not last long enough. But there are still things that has managed to stay popular with a huge fanbase to boast of. One of such things is soccer.
A game of balls, soccer has history that is both popular and interesting. It is the British people who are credited with the modern form of soccer as Great Britain first introduced a game with proper rules. The game, at least, the rules of the game have changed enough and taken the modern form. Though many countries had similar games which are related to modern day soccer, the contribution of British people in modernizing soccer is undeniable. The country still hosts one of the most coveted leagues, the Premiere League. The premier league match result (ผลการแข่งขันพรีเมียร์ลีก, term in Thai) is a reason for reveling also of criticism.
Popularity of soccer
It has been centuries that has shaped the modern-day soccer and it has been enjoying the popularity for all this time. There has possibly never been a dull time in the history of soccer as the game in itself is an interesting one. It has a spirit and a setting that can make anyone get hooked to it. Even in this time of online scrolling and access to almost anything, live telecast of soccer matches are still attracting millions of people with ease. Even when people can watch the whole match later, they are choosing to go sleepless for consecutive nights when there are high voltage matches. Love for the game has not seen any ignorance from the side of the fans and there is no sign that it would happen anytime soon. It looks like soccer has signed a long-term contract with popularity and the whole setting is going strong enough.
Reasons for popularity
There seems to be no end to the talents that this game can give us. The players we watch have some strength and skill that is adorable. It is really impressive to watch them move, twist, turn, tackle and run towards their goal crossing and challenging all obstructions. One of the best reasons to watch soccer are the fans. These people with heart filled with love, adoration and worship for their favorite team and player are ready to grace the gallery with their presence. Their presence brings a vibe and spirit to the game and Covid-period empty galleries are proof of that. No game or anything can be popular without the fans getting crazy about it. Their excitement mixed with the skillful acts of the players is the essence of the game.
