Soccer

0Over the past 25 years football has not only taken root as the world's major game in an ephemeral world but has also blossomed in other 01b00branches02b00 of society, commerce and politics. Football, more than any other factor, has enveloped 01b00whole02b00 regions, people and nations. With approximately two hundred million active players it now constitutes a substantial chunk of the leisure industry, having opened up new markets for itself and for the rest of the business world.02br
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