Football–whether you mean the round-ball variety that rules the UK or the oval-ball spectacle that Americans enjoy–has always been the most popular game in the world, and more than that. For fans, it’s a way of life. The roar at Anfield after a last-minute winner isn’t so different from the deafening cheers at Lambeau Field after a game-winning touchdown.
Source : UK Football and the NFL – Crossing the Atlantic Gridiron
