Soccer is played in the street, on the beach, on basketball courts, in 100,000 seat stadiums, by millionaires and by urchins. In America it has become the second most popular youth sport because of the simplicity and ease of enjoyment. More than 6,000,000 children play the game regularly.

However the question who invented soccer will probably never get an accurate answer in many parts of the world the game has been worshiped sometimes even like a religion. Soccer is more based on principles than rules. There are fewer rules, and the referee is given far more authority than officials in most American sports to interpret them and to shape game play and outcomes.

One of the reasons why soccer is so popular is that you don't need much equipment. To play soccer with friends only a ball is required. The game is like a passion for millions all over the globe. In the United States, however, the sport is a distant also-ran behind football, baseball, basketball, and hockey. Soccer is a fast-paced game of finesse where the strongest players will come out ahead. Stronger players are faster and not as easily knocked off the ball. You need to be able to keep a healthy balance between technique and power.