Questão 18 - UniRV RIO VERDE 2025/2

The introduction of football in Asia can be linked to European colonial powers during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. British merchants, soldiers, and bureaucrats were instrumental in spreading the game over the continent. The establishment of British trading posts and military stations in nations such as India, Singapore, and Hong Kong resulted in the formation of local football clubs, providing the groundwork for organised football in Asia. [...]

Development of Youth Academies and Infrastructure

Asian nations have made significant investments in youth academies and infrastructure in order to sustain long-term growth and prosperity. Countries such as Japan and South Korea have created comprehensive grassroots development programs that prioritize skill development and the development of youthful talent. The construction of world-class stadiums, training facilities, and football academies has also helped to the sport's expansion and laid a solid basis for Asian football to thrive.

Rising Popularity and Commercialization

Football's popularity and commercialization have skyrocketed in Asia during the last few decades, owing to increasing television coverage, globalization, and the success of local teams and players. The emergence of the Chinese Super League, which has made considerable investments in foreign players and coaches, has drew international interest and increased commercialization in Asian football. Furthermore, the emergence of Asian players such as Park Ji-sung, Son Heung-min, and Keisuke Honda in top European leagues has encouraged a new generation of aspiring footballers in the region.

(Disponível em: www.fifplay.com/history-of-football-in-asia/)

 

Assinale V (verdadeiro) ou F (falso) para as alternativas de acordo com o texto:

 

( ) O futebol se desenvolveu na Ásia durante o século 19 e início do século 20, graças primordialmente aos soldados britânicos estacionados naquele continente.

( ) O segundo parágrafo aborda os investimentos feitos por países asiáticos para o desenvolvimento do futebol entre os jovens, citando exemplos do que foi feito no Japão e Coreia do Sul.

( ) O autor atribui o aumento significativo da popularidade do esporte na Ásia ao aumento da cobertura televisiva, à globalização e ao sucesso de times e jogadores locais, como Keisuke Honda.

( ) No trecho "FURTHERMORE, the emergence of Asian players such as Park Ji-sung, Son Heung-min, and Keisuke Honda [...]", o termo em destaque indica que será introduzida uma conclusão lógica ao raciocínio apresentado anteriormente no parágrafo.