Soccer Persuasive Essay

Soccer is a universal sport that is called “The Beautiful Game” Because of its quickness and the ability of the players to take on players, one after another, and the thrill that comes with it. This sport has adapted since it’s existence because as humans, it wouldn’t survive or be as popular as it is right now. As it has adapted tactically speaking, FIFA (which is the governing body of world soccer organization) has also changed in its regulations so that the game could be safer to play and so every team could have a fair advantage as any other team. FIFA has created stricter punishments to clubs and players as well so that they can reduce racism, player’s actions in and out of the field, and disciplinary precautions for players and coaches.

“The Beautiful game” is often interrupted by racist slurs and actions by fans and surprisingly some players too. It really is surprising how this could happen even inside the pitch it is almost inevitable and the proof has been confirmed long ago. UEFA (which is a branch of FIFA) “banned fans from attending three CSKA Moscow home matches in the Champions League, as punishment for fans’ racist behavior during an away game against AS Roma” (Schwartz usatoday.com). This is one example of how FIFA intends to improve the playing environment at matches and prevent these things from happening again. FIFA has declared that They will either force teams to play in empty stadiums, fine the club, or deduct points from the team. Dark skinned players such as Dani Alves (who plays in FC Barcelona) have experienced racism as

These cards were implemented to control the actions and attitudes of players in matches so that the referees can maintain control of the game. Yellow card is a warning to the players that the next time he commits a dangerous infraction, he would be sent off and his team would be forced to play with 10 players. The red card is given to players to indicate that they have been sent of for either getting two yellow cards which turns into the players ejection from the game, or it could be a direct red card for an unforgivable tackle. This brilliant creation was made by no other than Kenneth George Aston and were first implemented in the 1970 World Cup in Mexico. This “invention” is not to be used as the referees advantage over the players but as Aston says, “The game should be a two-act play with 22 players on stage and the referee as director," and "There is no script, no plot, you don't know the ending, but the idea is to provide enjoyment" (FIFA fifa.com). He believed that these cards were necessary in order to control these players because too many players were getting hurt as a strategy to keep those key players off the pitch so that the other team could win. This similar situation happened in the 1966 World Cup when Pele was deliberately fouled so that he could get injured and brazil wouldn’t have their key player and be knocked of the group stage. According to the book “Best Soccer Players