Футбол

Футбол (football in English) is a team sport played between two teams of eleven players each, commonly referred to as ‘soccer’ in some countries. The objective of the game is to score goals by getting a spherical ball into the opposing team’s net, primarily using the feet, although players can use any part of their body except their arms and hands (goalkeepers are allowed to use their hands within the penalty area).

Football is governed by a set of rules known as the Laws of the Game, established by the International Football Association Board (IFAB). The game is played on a rectangular field, typically grass or artificial turf, with a goal at each end. Football is played in various formats, including professional leagues, international competitions (such as the FIFA World Cup), and informal matches.

Football is widely regarded as the world’s most popular sport, with millions of players, fans, and followers globally. It fosters teamwork, strategy, and a spirit of competition while also being a significant cultural and social element in many countries.