Футбол

Футбол (football) is a team sport played between two teams of eleven players each, where the objective is to score goals by getting a spherical ball into the opposing team’s net using primarily the feet. It is governed by the Laws of the Game, which are maintained by the International Football Association Board (IFAB). The game is widely regarded as the world’s most popular sport and is played in various formats, with the most common being association football, known simply as football in most countries outside North America. The sport involves various skills, including dribbling, passing, and shooting, and emphasizes teamwork, strategy, and physical fitness. Major competitions include national leagues, such as the English Premier League, and international tournaments like the FIFA World Cup. The term “футбол” is derived from the English word “football” and is used in many Slavic languages, referring to the same sport.