For many people, football is more than a game. Theyll jump at the chance to lace up their boots and find a patch of grass to play on. Its a passion that can not be explained with words. People may have different opinions about how it should be played, but what remains the same is that it can bring people together regardless of background. For some, being part of a team is one of the most rewarding experiences. With a shared goal, everyone is equally important and the outcome is a rewarding team effort. At­ the professional level, football can be an escape for its devoted fans. Each weekend, they get to forget about the big issues in life and instead, for ninety minutes focus purely on the action on the pitch. Whether its a major spectacle with heated rivalries or an important game with promotion on the line, that is the time to focus on the power of the game. When it comes to smaller clubs, the atmosphere is hard to beat. Football unites communities and on match day, winds of ar­dour blow through the fan base. To some, the team is their family, where everyone is welcomed and supported. Whichever level your local team is competing in, the game and its supporters are joining forces to keep the heart of football beating. Football transcends culture, no matter what region or country it is being watched in. Even if you dont speak the language, when you see a shot hit the back of the net, everyone jumps out of their seat and cheers. At the end of the day, it is more than just a game. It is a feeling, a tradition, a journey. For many, it is the equivalent to a religion.