Nowadays, football is one of the most popular sports in world. Its history (go) back over two thousand years to ancient China, and it was known as cuju then. Modern football started in Great Britain, the new game rules were made.
Football is simple and very cheap (play) , which is perhaps the basis of the popularity. People needn't expensive equipment the football doesn't cost much money.
Another factor behind (it) global () popularity is the creativity on the field. It is attractive millions of people. People can see children playing with a ball everywhere. People also can feel the (excite) of a game even without recognising the skill of professional players.
What's more, it has become one of the (good) ways for people to communicate. It doesn't require (word) , but everyone can understand it. It breaks down walls and brings people together on and off the field.