Soccer

Soccer, also known as football in many 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 (goalkeepers are allowed to use their hands within the penalty area). Soccer is governed by the Laws of the Game set by the International Football Association Board (IFAB).The game is played on a rectangular field known as a pitch, with a goal at each end. Matches are typically played in two halves of 45 minutes each, with a 15-minute halftime break. Soccer is recognized for its worldwide popularity, with millions of players and fans and numerous professional leagues and competitions, such as the FIFA World Cup, which showcases the best national teams.The sport emphasizes skills such as dribbling, passing, and shooting, as well as teamwork and strategy. Soccer is not only a major professional sport but also a significant cultural phenomenon in many regions, fostering community and national pride.