Description of the major sporting preferences in the United Kingdom, USA and Australia. Comparative characteristics of British, American and Australian football. Golf as a Scottish national game. The list of sporting events and competitions in Australia.
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Sport in different countries of the world 1. Sport in Great Britain British people are very fond of sports. Sport is part of their normal life. The two most popular games are football and cricket. Football is the most popular game. Football, or soccer, is an example of a professional game. The game of football was first played in Britain, and later people began to play football in other countries. Football, also called soccer, is the most popular sport in the United Kingdom. England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland have their own Football Leagues and national teams. There are two main prizes each season. Games are played on Saturday afternoons from August to April. The football league championship is won by the team that is top of the first division. In addition to the FL games there is a competition called the Football Association Cup. The Cup Final is played at Wembley Stadium (London) in May. Some of the best-known clubs in England are Manchester United, Liverpool and Arsenal. But many clubs have prob