English Football, not to be confused with soccer, is the national sport of England. Certainly no other sport can even come close to claiming such a prolific effect upon the general populace. Throughout almost the entire county of England, you will find evidence of the influence of football. From the sporting section of the papers and many sport related televisions shows, to the billboard posters portraying football stars in an effort to market a line of goods, football is everywhere.
Football is played by two teams of 11 players; the object of the game is to score as many goals (getting the ball through a frame at the end of the pitch) as possible in a given timeframe. Teams are organised into leagues, from the lowly Sunday morning leagues played by amateur footballers to the multi billion pound premier league populated by rich clubs, and internationally famed players.
Football appreciation is introduced at a very young age; almost every school in England will teach football as part of its sports program, most schools will also field a team for a local league.
Almost every town of any size within England will have both its own team and own stadium, although possibly a humble affair for a small town, a larger town may have a full blown international stadium, capable of seating several tens of thousands of people in comfort. Huge profits can be made by a successful club; this made possible by charging entrance fees for games held at their stadium,the sale of television and other media rights and by the trading of football players.
For all the latest football information from the championships to the leagues then check out Sky Sports Football. Looking for your teams kit, and at great prices, then browse these mens football kits.
Football is played by two teams of 11 players; the object of the game is to score as many goals (getting the ball through a frame at the end of the pitch) as possible in a given timeframe. Teams are organised into leagues, from the lowly Sunday morning leagues played by amateur footballers to the multi billion pound premier league populated by rich clubs, and internationally famed players.
Football appreciation is introduced at a very young age; almost every school in England will teach football as part of its sports program, most schools will also field a team for a local league.
Almost every town of any size within England will have both its own team and own stadium, although possibly a humble affair for a small town, a larger town may have a full blown international stadium, capable of seating several tens of thousands of people in comfort. Huge profits can be made by a successful club; this made possible by charging entrance fees for games held at their stadium,the sale of television and other media rights and by the trading of football players.
For all the latest football information from the championships to the leagues then check out Sky Sports Football. Looking for your teams kit, and at great prices, then browse these mens football kits.