Football

Football, known as soccer in some countries, is a team sport played between two teams of eleven players each on a rectangular field. The objective of the game is to score goals by getting the ball into the opposing team’s net, mainly using any part of the body except the hands and arms; only goalkeepers are allowed to use their hands and only within the penalty area. The game is typically played in two halves of 45 minutes each, with the team that scores the most goals declared the winner.

Football is governed by a set of rules known as the Laws of the Game, which are maintained by the International Football Association Board (IFAB). The sport is played globally at various levels, from amateur to professional, and is one of the most popular sports in the world, with millions of fans and players. Major international competitions include the FIFA World Cup, UEFA European Championship, and various club tournaments such as the UEFA Champions League. Football emphasizes teamwork, strategy, and skill, making it a dynamic and engaging sport.