Fussball (soccer) is easily the most popular and respected sport in Germany. It is become so popular, it is know a part of German culture. Soccer is to Germany what Baseball is to the United States. They take pride in their soccer prowess, especially during the World Cup. Germany has won the World cup three times. It won in 1954, 1974, and 1990.
The most famous German soccer player is Franz Beckenbauer. Franz was captain of the German national for many years and played in over 100 international games. Franz was undisputed the best defender of his time. He also played for the most popular club in Germany, Bayern Munich.
Germany has managed to stay in small group of elite national teams over the years. With their skilled captain, Michael Ballack, and their abundance of young talent, they are in position to stay at the top for a very long time.
The main reason that soccer is the most popular sport in Germany is because it is everywhere. It is played in the streets and the parks for hours on end by athletes of all ages. It is the only sport televised on a regular basis. The Germans have their own club league that is very prosperous and popular in all of europe, not just Germany.
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Franz_Beckenbauer
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Germany_national_football_team
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