Football - the game, the passion!

Football is undoubtedly the world's most popular game. It has been reportedly around for more than 3000 years and documentary evidence proves it was played as early as 2 or 3 B.C. as an exercise, during the Han dynasty in China.With the industrial revolution in the 19th century, people saw football as a means to enjoy and relax. Many football clubs were started and with the support of the people, became very popular and was played with high passion.

Now with the advent of technology and live broadcasts, the popularity has reached a zenith. Many football stars have emerged and they are paid in millions. But the passion pf the supporters has also led to hooliganism - supporters of different clubs fighting with each other, not even in the stadium but also outside on the streets!

I am an avid follower of the English, Spanish and Italian club football. Thanks to live broadcasts of matches every week on ESPN-Star Sports, football has gained popularity in even cricket-crazy India. In the following weeks, I'll be writing more on football, about the clubs, the history, the rivalry and the biggest tournament in the world - the World Cup.