Question

Issue: Is football the most popular sport in the world?
Argument 1: Yes, Football World Cup (FIFA) have over five times global viewership as compared to Formula 1 Grand Prix (Car racing) or the Wimbledon Championships (Tennis).
Argument 2: Yes, Lionel Messi is the most followed footballer across social media platforms.
Argument 3: No, the Cricket World Cup has been the most profitable sports event worldwide for the last three decades.
Choose the most appropriate answer:

• A. Only Argument 1 is strong
• B. Only Argument 2 is strong
• C. Only Argument 3 is strong
• D. Both Arguments 1 and 3 are strong

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Only Argument 1 is strong

Answer 2

Argument 1 is strong as it points to the global viewership of the Football World Cup. Argument 2 and Argument 3 are weaker in comparison, as they don't provide definitive proof of football's global popularity.