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Football in Bangkok is closely followed and much loved sports in Bangkok apart from Thai boxing. First to be introduced to Thailand much before several other Asian countries ,football in Bangkok is managed by the Football Association of Thailand (FAT) which was established 14 years before the first World Cup of football in 1930. There are many matches between the English premier Leagues and Thai national teams here in Bangkok which are very popular with the people. One of such popular event is the Bangkok International Soccer 7s an invitation tournament. This is a competitive tournament where the players are needed to approach the game in the right spirit. There is no prize money at stake, and teams only take part for one reason, their love of soccer. The Bangkok International Soccer 7s involves a maximum of 20 teams from all over the world and football in Bangkok reaches the highest level of popularity now with expatriate soccer players who come from Asian countries, Australia, New Zealand as well as those from Europe and Africa join in .. This football tournament in Bangkok gets extensive coverage from the local TV, radio, newspaper. Lot of sponsors and patrons come to extend their support to this football event of Bangkok. There are seven to ten minute breaks and the Bangkok International Soccer Seven's is fast faced and furious . With a field size of 70m x 45m will full size goals and no offside, spectators can see a series of expect to see goals also due to the rotational substitution format from a pool of ten to twelve players , so that fresh energy is seen on the field. Football in Bangkok is a game to be enjoyed with true spirit and lots of fun .
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