Why football failed to catch on in certain countries

[SecondWar]

DonFerrari said:

SecondWar said:

He probably didn't mention Japan because, even if it's not the most popular sport there, it does have a good level of popularity. The national team have won the continental tournament repeatedly and they do have a level of success at the World Cup. Also a number of star players, such as Inestia and Torres have moved there in their twilight years.

And for the longest time they have sponsored and received the Intercontinental Cup between Europe and Latin America.

Do you mean the Club World Cup? The Intercontinental cup hasn't been held since 2004, the Club World Cup is between more than just Europe and South America.