Sports are an integral part of any culture. As a result, people in different parts of the world enjoy sports in varying ways, whether in video games or in real life. For example, Football or soccer is wildly popular in Europe, roping billions of fans in its wake. In America, American Football (NFL) epitomizes sports and always culminates in the yearly Super Bowl experience. The story is the same when you go to India, where cricket is a sport from which the country draws its fame and pride.
This post takes you on a path of discovery, so dive in with us as we explore the most popular American sports in Europe.
Basketball
Baseball history in America is traceable to the early days of Massachusetts in 1891. Over the years, the sport has birthed legends like Michael Jordan whose skills have been appreciated in every corner of the globe. Today, Basketball is arguably the biggest sport exported by America. The NBA League is, however, no longer an American affair as it also includes Canadian teams. Most importantly, basketball is in the top five of the most loved sports in Europe.
Ice hockey
Ice Hockey, alias, NHL, is another popular American sport that is now popular in Europe. If it is not fans gathering someone to watch ice hockey, it is bettors looking to take profits from their stakes. The number of ice hockey players in England, Germany, France, Norway, Spain and several other European countries has increased over the years. An online publication by Europe Hockey indicates that ice hockey is wildly popular across Europe in countries such as Russia, Latvia, Slovakia, Sweden and the Czech Republic. Another post on Wiki Voyage indicates that ice hockey is also quite popular in Central and Northern Europe.
Soccer
Soccer is the world's most popular and loved sport. While it took a long time for the sport to gain traction, the popularity of soccer in America has more than doubled over the years. And while the success of Soccer in Europe is far beyond Americans' appreciation, the sport has continued to create a shared culture and prosperity. Note that MLS or American soccer league is fast becoming popular in Europe just like popular leagues such as EPL, Bundesliga, Ligue 1, LaLiga and Serie A.
Baseball
Through the years, the popularity of baseball has dwindled due to politics, disenfranchisement and lack of investment. However, fact that the sport has played a big role in America's history, baseball is popular beyond US boundaries. It is one of the sports you can play or watch in several parts of Europe. Notably, there are thousands of professional baseball players spread across Europe.
Conclusion
The origin of several sports can be traced to the US. And while several of them have found their way to Europe and are now sources of employment to thousands of professionals, the NFL, which is America's most popular sport is yet to be fully embraced abroad.
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