Most of you probably are fans of typical American sports, such as baseball and basketball. However, I urge you to consider watching and participating in sports that are popular in other nations. Most of us are familiar with soccer. However, few of us realize that it is the most popular sport in the world. You’ve all experienced Super Bowl Sunday madness, but that is nothing compared to the international frenzy that sweeps across our planet every four years when soccer’s World Cup occurs. Watching the games of the World Cup can be a fun way to connect with other sports fans around the globe.
The speaker urges readers to consider watching and participating in sports popular in other nations, especially soccer. The comparisons to Super Bowl Sunday and the World Cup support the recommendation that readers give international sports a try. Therefore, the passage’s main purpose is to persuade, not simply to inform or entertain.
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