"The Beautiful Game"

"I think the kids always they look forward to be always the big stars. Not only football, any profession. They want to be the best, singer, they want to be the best political, only the stars. But I think sometime the life give you opportunity, and long to be a big star, but you don't need to be a big star, you need to be beautiful, excellent man. Human being. This is the first." ~ Pele

"Football is a more beautiful game in high definition." ~ Jose Mourinho

"Ronaldinho is a special player, but Thierry Henry is probably technically the most gifted footballer ever to play the beautiful game." ~ Zinedine Zidane

"I take pride in the fact that people go home having felt that for 90 minutes today, life is beautiful - and that's it, basically. That's why professional football exists." ~ Arsene Wenger

My boys and I are glued to the sports channel, PVRing all the Copa América and UEFA European Championships. These are literally the best football/soccer in the world.

"The Beautiful Game" is a unique nickname for soccer for a few reasons.

Firstly, watching soccer can be compared to watching a piece of art. The players exhibit incredible skill with their feet, the team functions cohesively, and the goals can be breathtaking. Secondly, soccer games are exciting because they can change rapidly. They are fast-paced, the scores can be close, and anything can happen, keeping fans on the edge of their seats. Lastly, soccer uniquely brings people worldwide together, regardless of their background, so some call it "The Beautiful Game."

But it's not just the sports themselves that are unique.

The fans, with their unwavering support and undying love for their favourite sport, are what truly make these games beautiful. Whether it's soccer, baseball, or any other sport, these nicknames are a testament to the strong bond between fans and the sports they adore.