Football is a very famous sport, which attracts the attention of people all over the world. It helps people to get relief from stress, teaches discipline and team working as well as brings wellness to players and fans. It is a game of more interest, pleasure and surprise. It is played by stumbling a ball with the foot, hence called the game of football.
History of football
Football is considered an ancient Greek sport of harpaston. It was played very similarly by two teams striking a ball with the foot. It was a very gruesome and cruel game, played with the goal of scoring a goal by running near the goal line and hitting the ball.
It was played without any specific limit, size of the field, number of players, side line etc. It is believed to have its origins in the 12th century. Later, it first became popular in England and its rules came into effect when it became the leading sport in schools and colleges in the 1800s. Although legalized by the committee in the year 1905, it is still prohibited due to unsightly games, such as broken arm, etc.
How to play football game
Football is a popular sport, which keeps the players healthy and disciplined. It develops team spirit in their mind and a sense of tolerance among them. It is a game played for 90 minutes (played in two intervals of 45 minutes and 15 minutes). This game is played between two teams having 11-11 players each. Players have to score a goal by kicking the ball into their opposing team's goal-post.
To block the goal of the opposing team, each side has a goalkeeper. In this game no player is allowed to touch the ball with his hand except the goal keeper. The team that scores more goals against the other team is declared the winner and the other team is considered the loser. In addition to the players on the field, there is a referee and two linesmen (on each side) to conduct the game properly. During the game all players are warned to strictly follow the rules of the game. It has become an international sport and is played every four years as a World Cup tournament in different countries around the world
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Rules of football
The rules for playing football are officially called the Laws of the Game. There are about 17 rules to play this game under two teams.
It is played on a rectangular field with two long sides (touch lines) and two short sides (goal lines). It is played in lines dividing the field into two equal parts.
Football size 68-70 cm. With (made of leather) should be circular.
Both teams have 11-11 players. If a team has less than 7 players then the game cannot be started.
There should be a referee and two assistant referees to ensure the rules of the game.
The duration of the game is 90 minutes, with two halves of 45-45 minutes each. The interval cannot be more than 15 minutes.
A ball remains at all times during play, however, it is out of play only when a team member scores a goal or the referee stops play.
After a goal is scored, a goal kick is performed to restart the game.
Importance and benefits of football
Playing football regularly provides many benefits for players, such as increasing aerobic and anaerobic fitness, mental benefits, boosting concentration level, improving fitness skills, etc. It is beneficial for people of all age groups. Following are some of its important benefits:
* It makes one more disciplined, calm and punctual.
* It improves the health of the heart because, the cardiovascular system is heavily involved in all the functions of the body.
* It motivates the players to work in the team.
* It improves the skill level of fitness. It helps to reduce excess fat, increase muscle strength and improve lifelong health habits.
* It provides mental and physical strength.
* It provides psychological and social benefits to players by dealing with depression, through courage and practice, etc.
* It improves the confidence level and self esteem among the players by developing adaptability and good thinking.
Playing football develops a positive attitude, which reduces depression.
Importance of football game in India
Football is an outdoor sport that is considered beneficial for both the spectator and the player. It is a game of great importance in India especially in Bengal. Excited football players put all their efforts to win the football match. The strong will power of both the spectators and the players, motivates them a lot to achieve success in life. It makes people excited and interested to watch and play football matches. A football match attracts a huge crowd of curious and curious spectators from the surrounding areas. It is a team game, which teaches team spirit to all the players.
It is a 90 minute long game, played in two halves of 45 minutes each. This game makes the players physically, mentally, intellectually, socially and financially healthy and strong. This game holds a very good financial career, so any student who is interested in it can make a good financial career in this field. Playing this game regularly keeps a person healthy and fit always.
The latest of football is UEFA Euro.
The 2020 UEFA European Football Championship, commonly referred to as 2020 UEFA European Championship, UEFA Euro 2020, or simply Euro 2020, is the 16th UEFA European Championship, the quadrennial international men's football championship of Europe organised by the Union of European Football Associations.
It is held in europe. There are 24 teams who will play this tournament.
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