Football refers to a team sport that is played between two teams, typically consisting of eleven players each. The objective of the game is to score goals by getting a spherical ball into the opposing team’s net. The most popular form of football worldwide is association football, commonly known as soccer in some countries, where players primarily use their feet to play the ball, except for goalkeepers who can use their hands within a designated area.
Football has a rich history and is governed by the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) at the international level. The sport is played on a rectangular field with a goal at each end. Matches are typically divided into two halves, each lasting 45 minutes, with the team scoring the most goals declared the winner.
In addition to professional leagues and tournaments, football is played at amateur levels and in informal settings, making it one of the most popular sports globally, with an extensive following and cultural significance in many countries. Variations of football also exist, including American football, rugby football, and Australian rules football, each having its own distinct rules and characteristics.
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