Millions of people watch soccer every year. Every major League, national, continental or international, attracts huge crowd every season. Most surprisingly, even the highlights of interesting soccer matches get significant number of viewers. In fact, matches that are decades old, still enthralls people. In the modern era of internet and social media, people love to look back at the matches that created history. With the help of internet and various social media pages we have access to origin stories, childhood pictures and a peek at the personal lives of the star players. This is what has made soccer even more interesting for people around the world.

This game is definitely watched by the people for the skill of the players and teams. But there are certain other things that add to the beauty of the game of soccer. While 22 people are all focused on leading the ball to the target, a few disagreements and brawls can definitely happen. But soccer has also established the notion of peer support with their attitude towards fellow players. A soccer match is full of dramatic moments that almost make the match look like a film.

There are tense moments, moments filled with celebration or sorrow, some celebratory moves and also some tears. Even the field with proper maintenance and care looks too good to be perfect in the drone view. Another interesting thing in a soccer field is the gallery filled with spectators. A burst of color and emotion, the spectators are one of the strengths of soccer matches. Their presence adds more excitement and drama during a match.

The Audience

Though it is not an uncommon thing for the fans to breach the security line to reach their idols, they also seem to be the strongest and most vocal supporter for the teams and the players. Without their presence it would almost be a lifeless match. Everyone in the stadium or in front of a screen has witnessed the wonder that is called the Mexican wave. People from different sects of the society and also from various countries come together and create the mesmerizing hand made waves to celebrate the game itself. Where colorful dresses and placards add a whole new level of excitement to the game. People sitting miles away from the venue watching the matches on the screen often create records for the numbers of views.

Historical moments that take the breath away

Soccer matches are highly unpredictable as opposite of what expected can happen. This unpredictability sometimes aids people who bet on soccer and sometimes it put them at risk of losing money. Some game changing moments in a match of Nottingham forest (น็อตติ้งแฮม ฟอเรสต์, term in the Thai) like a goal or a great save can go down the history. People in front of the screen are lucky to have the chance to rewatch these moments’ minutes after it happens. Even the rewatch in slow motion is able to excite people. Soccer has won millions of hearts worldwide. It can also enable one to win money through betting. This skillful game is not only a pleasure to the eyes and the heart but can also be for the pocket.