Футбол

Футбол, or football in English, refers to a team sport played between two teams of eleven players each, on a rectangular field with a goal at each end. The objective of the game is to score goals by getting a spherical ball into the opposing team’s goal using any part of the body except the arms and hands, although goalkeepers can use their hands within their penalty area. Football is governed by the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) at the international level, and it is one of the most popular sports in the world, known for its rich history, professional leagues, and extensive fan following. The term “football” can refer to various forms of the game, but in many regions, including the UK, it specifically denotes association football, which distinguishes it from other forms such as rugby football or American football.