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Known as "The World Game" to some, football (or soccer) is a sport that is played in every corner of the globe. Its popularity is unmatched in many countries, and throughout Europe and South America it is undoubtedly recognised as their number one sport.

Every year another football season begins, and with it another chance for teams to be crowned the best in their country or continent. With the rapid growth of the sport, football fans are now privy to competitions in not just Europe and the Americas, but Asia, Africa, and Oceania.

Another factor that contributes to football's popularity is the World Cup. An event that can only be matched in terms of viewers by the Olympic Games, the World Cup is the ultimate footballing event, held once every four years and pitting the 32 qualifying teams against one another. For more information on the World Cup, take a look at our article on the tournament here: The World Cup.

While national football incorporates the top players from each country, domestic football pits teams and cities against one another in an annual competition. Europe is undoubtedly the most popular location for domestic leagues, and boasts several of the biggest football leagues in the world. England's Premier League, Spain's La Liga, Germany's Bundesliga, and Italy's Serie A are all considered to be at the pinnacle of club football, and every year the top teams throughout Europe contest the ever-popular Champions League competition.

While watching football is in itself an enthralling activity, many fans love the added excitement of making a punt on the matches. Following a favourite club is just one reason to enjoy making a wager on the football, and there are plenty of online sportsbooks that offer a wide selection of bets.

For more information on what sort of bets you can expect to find when wagering on football, or if you would simply like to find out where the finest online sportsbooks are, take a look at our in-depth football betting guide.