Soccer vs. Basketball

Soccer and basketball are extremely popular sports around the world. They were both were invented in English speaking countries, soccer in England and basketball in the United States. Sometimes, fans will enter into discussion, trying to establish which of the (these) two sports is the more exciting, captivating and dynamic. However, this (is) kind of dicussion does not make sense. Soccer and basketball are similar in several ways, even in some of the finer (game) details.
The ball has the lead role in (those) both sports. The team that has it, has (the) control of the game. The objective (of these games) is to score points, or goals, by shooting the ball into a net. Another curiosity (in) common to both sports, (about the ball in these sports) is that the ball dimension can vary depending on the championship. Sometimes the weight can change (changes) as well.
Few sports carry (have) the importance of teamwork as much as basketball and soccer do. Michael Jordan once said: “Talent wins games, but teamwork wins championships.“ This quote can be attributed to both (well used in these) sports. Many times in the NBA and in the Soccer World Cup, the most talented teams have not won (did not win) the tournament. Instead, the most cohesive team (had) won. This is not a theory, it is a fact.
One of the most incredible resemblances is in (about) the game tactics. Some tactics that are used in soccer are applied in basketball too, and vice versa. For instance, in both sports, some teams use a fast break or direct approach on the offensive (offense). Still other teams in both sports look for the open shot or use a slow buildup. In defence (On defense), some teams in both sports play zonal (zone) systems while others operate (play) man-to-man marking.
It is clear to see that soccer and basketball are very similar. And it is possible to find other likenesses. Naturally, there are differences too, because they are different sports. Nevertheless, what really matters is that they both are passionate sports that attract millions of fans around the world.