Football is a team sport played between two teams of eleven players each, primarily using a spherical ball. The main objective of the game is to score goals by getting the ball into the opposing team’s net. The game is played on a rectangular field known as a pitch, which is typically grass or artificial turf, with a goal at each end.
Football, known as soccer in some countries, is governed by a set of rules called the Laws of the Game, maintained by the International Football Association Board (IFAB). The sport is characterized by its emphasis on skill, strategy, and teamwork, with players using their feet to dribble, pass, and shoot the ball, although they may use other parts of their body (excluding arms and hands, except for the goalkeeper).
The game is globally popular, with millions of fans and numerous professional leagues and competitions, culminating in significant events like the FIFA World Cup. Football has a rich history and cultural significance in many nations, often considered a major aspect of community and national identity.
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