2. WHAT IS
SOCCER?
The objective of the game is to
introduce the ball as many times as
possible into the opponent's goal,
this is called scoring a goal.
The team that scores the most
goals will be the winning team.
It is a sport practiced outdoors in which
two teams with eleven players each
must take possession of a ball by
kicking it. The objective is for the ball
to enter the opponent's goal .
3. WHERE IT IS
PLAYED?
The playing field is rectangular with
natural or artificial grass, with a goal
or goal on each side of the field. It is
played using a ball that must be
moved across the field with any part
of the body other than the arms or
hands, and mostly with the feet.
THE RULES:
1. Soccer matches are divided into two periods, each one
lasting forty-five (45) minutes, with a fifteen- (15)minute
break.
2. The ball is in play as long as there is no foul. The ball
is out of court if it crosses the goal or the touch line.
3. A goal will be scored when the ball crosses the goal
line and enters the goal, as long as there is no foul.
4. Touch the ball; jump on the opponent, push, hit,
hold, kick or spit on the opponent; they are considered
fouls and are charged with a free kick in favor of the
affected team.
5. The referee shows a yellow card to caution a player
and a red card to send him off.
4. HOW POPULAR IT
IS?
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Soccer is considered the most
popular sport worldwide.
The role of the media has been key
throughout the history of football,
from the written press to radio,
television, internet and platforms.
Euphoria,
Frustration,
Sadness,
Madness,
Joyandpassion.
Soccergeneratesdifferentandvariedemotionsbothin
theplayersthemselvesandinthefansoftheteams
Emotionssuchas:
HOW IT FEEL TO
PLAY? MEDIA INTEREST
5. FAMOUS PLAYER
He is an Argentine soccer player who plays as a striker or
midfielder. Historic player of Barcelona Football Club.
Often considered the best player in the world and one of the
best of all time, he is the only footballer in history to have won,
among other distinctions, seven Ballon d'Or awards, seven FIFA
awards for best player in the world, six Golden Boots and two
Golden Balls from the Soccer World Cup.
With Barcelona he has won 35 titles, including ten in La Liga,
four in the UEFA Champions League and seven in the Copa del
Rey.
Due to his ability with the ball and short stature, he is very agile
to change direction quickly and thus evade tackles from his
opponents. Despite not being physically imposing, he has
significant upper body strength, which, combined with his low
center of gravity and balance, helps him withstand physical
challenges from opponents
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