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How Did Soccer Affect The World

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There is no exact origin of where soccer started because in ancient times, many different forms of ball games were played. Each country had a different sense of what they called soccer. Ball games were played in Brazil, China, France, England, and many other countries. In France, soccer was played in the military as many as 3,000 years ago! In these times they called it cuju which means Kick Ball. In France, soccer was a very violent medieval game that they called la choule. The way the French played is much different of how we play soccer today, they were allowed to use any part of the body to score a goal. This game was so violent that it was eventually banned. In English, this game became very popular for its rules and regulations, they …show more content…

For example, it has brought people from all over the world to play together. Lionel Messi, arguably one of the world’s greatest soccer players came from Rosario, Argentina. Cristiano Ronaldo was born in San Antonio, Portugal. Camille Abily was born in Rennes, France. Natasha Kai is from Kahuku Hawaii. Soccer players have come from all over the world to play the game they love; this is one of the biggest impacts soccer has had on the United States. Soccer was also used as a method of treaty in the war when the war was dragging on. Another way that soccer has impacted the United Sates is socially. The U.S. Soccer foundation is a major charitable arm of Soccer in the United States. The organization focuses on creating a safe, accessible, and affordable program to deliver health and social outcomes. Soccer has impacted the United States in many …show more content…

I have had a lot of fun playing soccer. I love the competition of the game. I am a very competitive person so soccer if definitely a good sport to play. I would recommend that everyone at least play a game of soccer to sort of test the ropes because it is a wonderful game to get into. Soccer is also a dangerous sport because of all the body contact. No matter what you are always going to be pushing someone or being pushed so that you or the other team can get the ball. Soccer also has a high risk of getting injured. So many people have torn ligaments or broken bones while playing soccer. For example, when I played soccer in eighth grade, I tore my Achilles Tendon while running during practice. I have yet to play soccer until this upcoming season. Although soccer is a more dangerous sport, it is definitely a great sport to get into. Being on a team is like having all of your family around you because no matter what, you know that there are going to be people on the bench constantly cheering you on. Soccer is one of my favorite sports not only because of the competition, but also because of the friends you get to make while

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