Soccer is only played on grass. Soccer is a global sport. Other countries are competitive and each country has a team that represents it. Rival countries play one another. Different areas of the world sport different styles of play.
Soccer jerseys look a lot better than jerseys of other sports.
In most countries there is a long tradition of soccer. No commercials during play. By the nature of the game, soccer emphasizes teamwork over individuals. Compare to Showtime and baseball. The World Cup.