Top 5 Most Popular Sports in the World

1. Football (Soccer) – Over 3.5 Billion Fans:

With more than 3.5 billion followers throughout the world, football is one of the most watched sports. This fascinating sport, which is also known as “soccer” in many countries throughout the world, has amassed a large following because of its exhilarating gameplay and quick-paced action. There is no doubt that football is one of the best sports out there, regardless of whether you are a dedicated participant or a casual viewer. The Aztecs invented football nearly 3000 years ago, and they were the first to play it. They used a rock as a ball and called it Tchatali. China hosted the earliest ball game, known as Cuju, in the second and third century BCE.

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