Football, commonly referred to as soccer in some countries, is a team sport played between two teams of eleven players each. The objective is to score goals by getting a spherical ball into the opposing team’s net using any part of the body except the hands and arms (goalkeepers can use their hands within the penalty area). The game is played on a rectangular field, known as a pitch, with a goal at each end.
Football is governed by a set of rules known as the Laws of the Game, established by the International Football Association Board (IFAB). The sport is characterized by its emphasis on teamwork, strategy, and skill, featuring various techniques such as passing, dribbling, and shooting. Matches are typically divided into two halves of 45 minutes each, with extra time played in the event of a tie in knockout competitions.
Widely recognized as the world’s most popular sport, football boasts a rich history and a vast global following, with numerous professional leagues and international competitions, including the FIFA World Cup. It is played at amateur and professional levels in almost every country, fostering both recreational play and competitive engagement.
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