Soccer

Soccer

Soccer is a competitive sport usually played between two teams of 11 players with a spherical ball. The object of the game is to kick the ball into the opposing team's goal. Participants are not allowed to use their hands to touch the ball with the exception of throwing the ball back into play after it goes out of bounds.

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attacking team

Sports; Soccer

the team that has possession of the ball.

FIFA World Cup

Sports; Soccer

a solid gold statue given to the champion of each World Cup tournament to keep for the next 4 years.

AYSO

Sports; Soccer

American Youth Soccer Organization an administrative body of youth soccer which sets rules and provides information and equipment to youth league referees, coaches and players.

direct free kick

Sports; Soccer

a kick awarded to a player for a serious foul committed by the opposition; the player kicks a stationary ball with no opposing players within 10 yards of him; a goal can be scored directly from this ...