“Some people believe that football is a matter of life and death. I am very disappointed by this attitude. I can assure you that it is much, much more important than that. " - Bill Shankley (Khurana) The passion around the world when it comes to the game of football is immeasurable. Known as football in all other nations except Canada and the United States, it is undoubtedly the most popular sport in the world. It is a game played by millions of people around the world and in many countries, such as Brazil, football contributes to nationalism. Every four years it brings together numerous nations. This match, during the so-called World Cup, is the most watched sporting event in all the world. Football is one sport that has survived many generations and through its survival has evolved into a sport that is easily accessible and has a positive impact on the nations that play it, making it the largest sport in the world is made evident by its ability to withstand the test of time. Evidence of an exercise carried out by the Chinese in which a leather ball was kicked into a small opening (FIFA) dates back to the 2nd and 3rd century BC, a practice fundamentally linked to the game of football. There were also other variations played during the Roman Empire period that closely resembled modern football. These earlier entities still differed from contemporary football, but still followed the same basic principle: a game played with the feet rather than the hands. Games very similar to football evolved slowly in England, but all varied in rules and regulations. Some of them were very violent, with a variation regulation stating that the ball could be taken by its possessor in any opaque... medium of paper... in different nations, as well as a rich history. which has endured for a long period of time, helps make football the most incredible sport of our time. In most countries in the world, football is very important to its citizens. Its ability to unite a nation is powerful and should be exploited to advantage. In a world full of wars and economic hardship, one can only hope that the upcoming World Cup can put all these problems on hold. Even if it's only temporary. Works Cited Cahill, Peter. "The World Cup unites the divided Ivory Coast." MSNBC.com. 14 June 2006. Web. 24 March 2010."FIFA.com - History of football - The origins." FIFA.com. Network. March 24, 2010.Gibson, Owen. "England's qualification for the World Cup benefits the economy". Guardian.co.uk. 10 September 2009. Web. 24 March 2010. Khurana, Simran. “Football Quotes.” Quotes Quotes. Network. March 24. 2010.