Football, in its most common usage, refers to a team sport played between two teams, typically consisting of eleven players each, with the objective of scoring goals by moving a ball into the opposing team’s net. The term can refer to various codes of the sport, but it predominantly signifies association football (known as soccer in some regions), which is governed internationally by FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association).
Football is characterized by its use of a spherical ball and a rectangular field, with goals at either end. Players primarily use their feet to maneuver the ball, although other body parts, except for the arms and hands, may be used to play the ball. The game is played in two halves, with the team that scores the most goals winning the match.
In addition to association football, the term “football” can also refer to other variations of the sport, such as American football, rugby football, and Australian rules football, each with its own unique rules and formats. However, globally, association football is the most widely recognized and played version of football, often described as the world’s most popular sport.
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