ESSAY

2014-2015

WHAT I THINK ABOUT FOOTBALL

Nowadays football is, without a doubt, the most popular sport in Spain. Most
people support a team, and many of them watch their team play every weekend
either on TV or at the stadium. However, this sport has both positive and negative
things, as we will see now.
On the one hand, just as any other sport, football fosters different values
among the players. These include respect, collaboration, team spirit and empathy.
Moreover, as it is a physical sport, football contributes to achieving a healthy
lifestyle. Therefore, it is ideal for anyone who wants to keep fit or lose some weight.
On the other hand, everyone has witnessed fights and brawls among
footballers as well as football fans. What this means is that it can also generate
violence and controversy, which is a very negative aspect of the sport. Furthermore,
there are many people in the business of football just because of the money, which
sadly makes football a business instead of a sport.
From my point of view, football is a perfect sport for anyone who wants to
have a good time with friends while getting fit. However, I also believe that it is not
the best sport at professional levels, as there are many things involved besides the
sport itself.