The sport of soccer (called football in most of the world) is
considered to be the worlds most popular sport. In soccer there are two
teams of eleven players. Soccer is played on a large grass field with a
goal at each end. The object of the game is to get the soccer ball into
the opposing team's goal. The key to soccer is that, with the exception
of the goalie, players cannot touch the ball with their hands, they can
only kick, knee, or head the ball to advance it or score a goal.
Soccer is played at all levels throughout the world from small kids
leagues to professional and international teams. Perhaps the most famous
soccer tournament is the World Cup. Held every four years, the World
Cup is a soccer competition among countries and is one of the most
watched events in the world.
One of the reasons soccer is so popular is that it really only takes a
ball and a flat open area to play. Kids throughout the world will make
up fields and goals just about anywhere and start playing the game. The
game is also fun and competitive.
Soccer is a great form of exercise as there is lots of running for good
distances. The sport is also a good test of dexterity and a great way to
learn balance.
Many people consider soccer at its highest level to be so beautiful as
to be practically an art form. The skill at which great players and
great soccer teams work the ball, strategize, and flow as one can be an
awesome thing to watch.
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