Why is football the most popular sport in Poland?

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Why is football the most popular sport in Poland?

Football is the most popular sport in Poland. The Polish Football Association was established in 1911. In 1920, the first Polish championship took place. About 40% of the adult population are interested in football and about 25% watch matches regularly. More than half of all sports betting in the country falls on football.

Football is the most popular team sport in Poland. It is easy to build a football field and it's accessible. Famous players like Robert Lewandowski and Jerzy Dudek are helping to increase the number of football fans. The Polish team is in the top 30 best teams in world according to FIFA rating. The popularity of Polish football players in international competitions is a critical factor in its development.

Sports betting is popular in Poland. About 50 football leagues and hundreds of matches are available to bettors every day. Ekstraklasa and Polish National Cup are the most popular football tournaments for Poles. The most famous Polish bookmakers give odds around 1.9 for two opposite outcomes.

Ekstraklasa, Polish National Cup, UEFA Champions League, FIFA World Cup and top national leagues are included.

The best bookmakers in Poland delight players with fantastic bonuses. Most common is freebet - the ability to place a bet without risking your money.