Football is also known as Scoccer. It is a game played by two teams of eleven players who kick a ball and try to score goals. field is: Length 100 yds. The measure of a football field is as follows: Length 100 yards. to 130 yards; Width 50 yards. to 56 yards; Goal 8 metres wide; Bar 8 feet on the ground; zone 6 yards. On each goal; Ball 27 inches in circumference; Duration of the game is 90 minutes. are: off sided, scope. Some of the terms associated with the sport are as follows: unilateral reduction, the scope. Kick fall, penalty (or goal), corner, kick, dribble, throw-touch, trigger direct free kick, hat-trick. (Brazil), Roberto Baggio (Italy), Beckham (UK), Lothar Matthaus (Germany), Zinedine Zidane (France), Thierry Henry (France), Puskas (Hungary) and Di Stefano (Spain). Some well-known football players are as follows: Pele (Brazil), Diego Maradona (Argentina), Ronaldo (Brazil), Roberto Baggio (Italy), Beckham (United Kingdom), Lothar Matthaus (Germany), Zinedine Zidane (France), Thierry Henry (France), Puskas (Hungary) and Di Stefano (Spain).



World Cup 2006

played in 2006 had 32 teams, 64 matches were played, 30 million viewers all over the world watched the tournament. The World Cup has played in 2006 had 32 teams, 64 matches played, 30 million viewers throughout the world has watched the tournament. It has been played for more than 31 days. The biggest sports tournament in the world, the 18th FIFA (Federation Internationale de Football Association) World Cup 2006, was declared open by the German President, Mr. Hort Koehler in Munich (Germany) June 9, 2006. The show was seen by 60000 strong audience in the Allianz Arena in Munich as well as by hundreds of millions of viewers worldwide on television. For the first time in the history of the mega event, every living member of past World Cup-winning teams was present at the opening ceremony. More than 100 former players took part in a parade during the event. The opening ceremony was followed by the first match between host Germany and Costa Rica. Philpp Lahm of Germany scored the first goal at the 18th World Cup. Germany won the match 4-2 and thus set the momentum for the month - the bottom of sport with a grand finale on July 9, 2006. Italy won the World Cup in a penalty shootout in the final, beat France 5-3 after a 1-1 draw in 120 minutes. The World Cup 2010 will take place in South Africa, according to a decision by the Executive Committee meeting of FIFA in Zurich (Switzerland). To participate in these games, qualifying matches are held at different locations across the world. The teams play on a group basis and get two points for a win, one for a draw and none for a defeat. Players of games must be amateurs although many Olympic football players went to become well-known professionals. World Cup FIFA is held once in 4 years.

Features Soccer or football is a team sport, and is the most popular sport in the world. Players maneuver to keep the ball and, ultimately, for a short goal. The goalkeeper tries to stop the ball crossing the goal line. Except for the goalkeeper of the other players are not expected to use their hands to propel the ball, others have to move the ball using their feet, chest or head. The team that marks the largest number of goals is declared the winner. If the match is equal, it is stated that draw or he is given more time or penalty shootout

Facilities The simplicity of the game, simple rule and the requirement of a single device-a ball into a popular sport.. All players must follow a certain dress code, which includes shirts, shorts, socks, shoes and shin guards. The wearing of jewellery, watches and things that may affect other players or themselves is prohibited. The goalkeeper must wear clothes that distinguish him from the rest of the team members. A maximum of three players can replace the current international and national matches. The match is authorized by an arbitrator on the ground, and its decision is regarded as final.

History of Soccer Soccer origin in 206 BC when the Han dynasty has ruled over China. A game known as Tsu Chu similar soccer was played on the occasion of the anniversary of the emperor. During the 11 th century, young boys in England played a game with a swollen bladder of the cow. This game often resulted in violent clashes between the two teams because finally been banned. Football surfaced in 1623 in England and in 1820 some schools began to promote football on the grounds that he built in health and strength. Basketball emerged. On the same lines of soccer, but with other changes in rugby, baseball, basketball emerged.