Football: Timeless Beauty

8 Billion People in our world, and the most watched event is not any rally or any movement or any kind of speech, it's FIFA World Cup Final 2022 with almost gaining 1.5 Billion+ viewers tha''s 18% of world population, barring the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II and Princess Diana.

But why was the match attracted this much viewership, was it significance of the final, or was it Messi's last chance to finally attain the legend status, or was it the post-covid surge, or was it the passing of the baton to the New Generation or maybe something else just inspired and united almost 18% of World to come together at different time zones come together and enjoy the moment.

Yes the match was thrilling and engaging, one doesn't see 3-3 scoreline in final with multiple comebacks , hattrick , perfect arc, resilience in a Final and that too at the biggest stage, but still there was an undercover ingredient for the monumental.

Football always have been the most viewed and played sport since quite a long time and there have been many indications from the history why it is the way it is. Firstly the game happens to be very simple and straight forward; nothing over the top just out-score the opponent by goal. There is nothing restriction placed of sets or in-case of draws; there is never a draw(Somebody always wins). As simple and clean 1-0 win is enough to get you 3 points or your ticket to the next round, and the best part is Football is a sport of Under-Dog, even a 50th Ranked Nation can upset any top ranked nation , which might have been missing if the game lasted 5 sets or multi-day like a series.

It's true to the highest degree- "Football isn't popular despite few goals are scored instead it popular because few goals are scored"

History of Game

During the Late 19th Century, the game started becoming more prominent with the help of English Sailors, Workmen & Factory Workers- the spread happened not just in Europe but also in Argentina, Brazil, most of the South America.

Too even support the game and it's fate to become the most loved sport of all time; the game doesn't discriminate anyone because of physical height or built.

One will find 6'5 feet Striker , but also find 5'7 Playmaker- both of them doing their job and helping their team. Anyone can play -unlike other sports where you might require certain kind of height or body to go pro.

Now since the game is kinda open to almost everyone it acts as a double edged sword by attracting too much competition , making the elite pool extremely selective. Children aged 8-10 Years start getting scouted by academy where they are trained for future competitions.

Pious as Religion

In Europe, South America- high anticipated matches such as El-Clasico/Milan Derby/Der Klassiker/Copa Libertadores- teams are worshiped like religion. The stadiums are decorated with Tifos, entrance like a grand war is about to begin, post win- visits to Church to go for blessings. Many a times child end up supporting the club which is father started supporting, that's just shows the how deeply passionate fans are for their clubs.

Formulas and Tactics

4-3-3 the most used formation since ages; and the reason is Geometry and Triangles Congruency. Passes needs two receivers at any point of time, and since no player are in horizontally or vertically , making a triangle for the ball to cover. There's always an angle at which the ball is passed and not straight passes since they have higher chances of being intercepted.

Two Triangles are similar when they are in same angles and their sides are in same proposition but different sizes. That's what the training happens in the form of Rondos with the shape of 4vs1 or 5vs2. This trains the players into finding the better passing route with minimal touches and keep the shape consistent.

Spain Dominance from 2008-2012 was shown by what we now as Tiki-Taka, how the beautiful game is played.

In all the phases of game- Defensive Triangle with GoalKeeper and Mid- Field ; Mid Field which acts as the controller of the Game; being in cohesion with the wingers and vice-versa.

"Playing football is very simple but playing simple football is the hardest thing there is"

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