Introduction
Football is one of the most famous sports of the world. It is religiously followed by millions of fans around the globe. As the sport is so popular, there is a proper organization which handles all the affairs of international football. The standard rules and regulations have been set according to which a standard game of football is held. This organization is FIFA, standing for Fédération Internationale de Football Association which means International Federation of Association Football in English. Another task of FIFA is to organize competitions and matches all over the world and ensure that world class football is being played all over the world by people of all age groups. That is why football games are held for people under the age of 20, termed as football under 20.
History
Football is a game hundreds of years old. The game started from English public schools and even today, the game is most famous in Europe.As the game evolved, matches between educational institutions and then countries began to be played. During the late 19th century there was a need felt for an organization which could oversee the sport by setting the standards. In the first decade of the 20th century, FIFA was founded and ever since has been working for the welfare of the sport. FIFA also introduced football under 20 world cup which brings out young talent and motivates people into entering this game. The first FIFA football under 20 world cup was held in 1997 and these championships have been carrying out every two years since then.
Features
Football is played by people belonging to all age groups. But football under 20 is also played on an international level. But the question arises, do people actually watch football under 20? Football fans who are looking for some football without any glamor and just want to watch young people play football, football under 20 is the thing for them. In such a football match there is hardly any violence in the crowd and the players can also play without any external pressure. Another important attribute of football under 20 is, the talent of the players in raw and rather 'untamed'. Every player plays in their own unique style with a raw passion for football they're born with. People who are used to watching street football, football under 20 might be of interest to them.
Tips and Comments
As long as its a game of football, football lovers should enjoy it. However, in the case of football under 20, the game might tend to get a little boring at times. This is due to the fact, most people are used to watching international matches of professional players with their skills and techniques. Also their is so much hype and excitement in that kind of match, it becomes a little difficult to watch a game of players who are still working on their abilities. So, football under 20 is for people who are looking for a little break from all the glamorized football. It can also prove to be really helpful for the young talented players to gauge their capabilities and opt for further professional football if it suits them.
