Football

Football, also known as soccer in some countries, is a team sport played between two teams of eleven players each. The objective of the game is to score goals by getting a spherical ball into the opposing team’s net using any part of the body except the arms and hands, which are typically only allowed for the goalkeeper. Matches are played on a rectangular field called a pitch, with goals at each end.

Football is governed by a set of rules known as the Laws of the Game, and it is recognized as the world’s most popular sport, played and watched by millions globally. The game emphasizes skill, strategy, teamwork, and athleticism. Professional leagues and international competitions, such as the FIFA World Cup and UEFA Champions League, are widely followed, and the sport contributes significantly to the culture and economy of many nations.