Brazilians are set to flock to stadia across Rio in August for the Olympics, and locals have already proven their tremendous enthusiasm as spectators during the 2014 World Cup. But are they as enthusiastic when it comes to actually kicking balls, running races and pumping iron themselves?

For American sports fans, there’s a game for every season – from the Super Bowl to March Madness to a heavy rotation of playoffs. But with such a wide variety of leagues to follow, what are they choosing to watch? Canvas8 spoke to 20 people to find out how they keep up with their favorite teams.

Between diplomatic concerns ahead of the World Cup in Russia, human rights abuses in 2022 host nation Qatar, and allegations of corruption within FIFA, the beautiful game has plenty of problems. But how is football being used to tackle social issues and bring communities together in Britain?

Since 2012, more than 2,500 sporting facilities have closed in Britain and with the nation now the fattest in Europe, Brits are running low on the fitspo. But just 17% of Brits say watching sporting events makes them more willing to play sports - how can inspiration turn into participation?