Футбол

Футбол, known as football in the UK, is a team sport played between two teams of eleven players each. The objective of the game is to score goals by getting the ball into the opposing team’s net. The match is played on a rectangular field, commonly referred to as a pitch, with a goal at each end. Players primarily use their feet to control, pass, and shoot the ball, although they can also use other parts of their body except for their arms and hands; only the goalkeepers are allowed to handle the ball within their 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 sport is immensely popular worldwide, particularly in the UK, where it forms a significant part of the culture. The English Premier League is one of the most watched and competitive football leagues globally. The sport encourages teamwork, strategy, and physical fitness and is played at various levels, from amateur to professional. Major international tournaments, such as the FIFA World Cup and UEFA European Championship, showcase the sport’s global appeal and competitive spirit.