I've been playing for just over 7 years now (since i was 10), about 5.5 of them actively for a team. It's the best game EVER! It
IS The World Game!
The only thing that could ever overtake it in sheer size is Massively Multi-player games of Team Slayer (Halo 3)
But seriously, soccer is the best ever. I've been following Manchester United FC in England since i was about 8 yrs old, and since the new A-League (Top Australian League) has been introduced i've been vaguely supporting Melbourne Victory.