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The most popular sport in the world is soccer.<\/b><\/p>\n

Soccer is the most popular sport worldwide, played in almost every country. It is also one of the oldest and most traditional sports, uniting people from different cultures and backgrounds around the world.<\/p>\n

Football is eagerly followed both on television and in stadiums, and major tournaments such as the FIFA World Cup and the UEFA Champions League gather millions of viewers around the world.<\/p>\n

Soccer is also a very popular hobby that is played both at the professional level and among amateurs. It offers exercise and social joy for players of all ages and levels.<\/p>\n

Sources: FIFA<\/a>, UEFA<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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