And thus an English thread turns German...

Anyway, football (yes, I call it football, as does anyone else I know who plays for a club) is so awesome because it's easy to pick up and difficult to master:
Anyone can join in a football game if they know "Don't touch the ball with your arms or hands" and then everyone has a mad time, yet those who have been playing a long time get opportunities to shine whether they go on a hero-run (although this can be considered bad sport if they do it too much) or just allow themselves a few powerful/accurate shots.

Compare this to the convoluted premises of so many other sports.

Jibb