How Did Soccer Become Popular

Soccer and the British have a deep almost fanatical connection. Although soccer is played in different parts of the world including in the soccer-crazed Americas, it is the connection between the sport and the British that is often difficult to miss out. Just how popular is this sport in United Kingdom and nearby countries where there’s a sizable British population? For start, the most watched and popular soccer league in the world is The English Premier League. According to one recent statistics, this soccer league based in UK commands an audience of more than 4 billion. And if you visit a capital city anywhere in the world, there’s a big chance that there’s someone, somewhere who wears a shirt of a team or personality from the English Premier League. And speaking of teams, the teams that play in the British circuit and their players are the main reasons why soccer has become popular. These teams that are powered by the top players like Wayne Rooney of Manchester United and Danny Welbeck of Arsenal are the ones that have defined the British soccer and the sport in general. So what are the best British soccer teams today and throughout history? …show more content…
Chelsea FC is one of the best English clubs today, thanks to its run of victories in the last few years. The team’s first taste of success happened in 1955. From 1960s to 1990s, the team won a few victories and championships but the era starting from 1997 was considered the best years for the team. This was the time when a massive funding was injected into the team courtesy of Roman Abramovich. Thanks to these investments, the team became of the best and won 17 major tournaments, thus solidifying its position as one of Britain’s best teams