Soccer's popularity is declining for three main reasons: 1. Younger generations are losing interest in soccer and engaging with other sports and forms of entertainment instead. 2. The quality of matches has deteriorated as teams focus more on tactics than excitement. 3. Soccer organizations are failing to market the game effectively and keep pace with changes in media consumption.

1. Soccer’s downfall

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