📙 Chapter 4: A Modern, Thriving Society
What is the most popular sport in the UK?
Correct answer: Football
A Cricket
B Rugby
✓ Football
D Tennis
💡 Explanation
Football is the UK's most popular sport.
Key facts to remember
- Football is UK's most popular sport
- Rules codified in 19th century
- Each UK country has own national team; Premier League most watched
- FA Cup — oldest football competition, first played 1871
- Famous clubs: Manchester United, Liverpool, Arsenal, Chelsea
- Football is important part of British culture
Why this is the answer
From the official Life in the UK study material — 4.4.1 Football:
Football is the UK's most popular sport. The rules of modern football (association football) were first codified in the 19th century. England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland each have their own national football teams and compete separately in international competitions. The English Premier League is one of the most watched football leagues in the world.
The FA Cup is the oldest football competition in the world, first played in 1871. Famous English football clubs include Manchester United, Liverpool, Arsenal, and Chelsea. The Scottish Premier League is the top division in Scotland. Football has a huge following and is an important part of British culture.
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