Football is considered the world's greatest sport and "the beautiful game".
There is no set universal explanation of exactly why football is referred to as the beautiful game, but it is widely accepted that the sport is so beloved for its sheer unpredictability, ability to bring communities together through fanhood and how visually pleasing an excellent game of football can be.
Why is football called the beautiful game?
First and foremostly, football is considered the beautiful game because it is, quite simply, beautiful to watch.
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There is the beauty of the goals scored - through free-kicks, open play and out-witting several defenders single-handedly - as well as the artistry of the build-up play, the final pass, the link-up of players combining together to put it in the back of the net.