FootballThe passion of all people in

the world

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Introduction

The game of football is any of several similar team sports, of similar origins which involve, to varying degrees, kicking a ball with the foot in an attempt to score a goal. It is the most popular sports and played worldwide.

This popular game is played all over the world. This game brings solidarity among the people of different nations.

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Common elements of Football• Two team of usually between 11 and 18 players; some variations

that have fewer players (five or more per team) are also popular.• A clearly defined area in which to play the game.• Scoring goals by moving the ball to an opposing team's end of

the field and either into a goal area, or over a line.• Goals or points resulting from players putting the ball between

two goalposts.• The goal or line being defended by the opposing team.• Players being required to move the ball—depending on the code

—by kicking, carrying, or hand-passing the ball.• Players using only their body to move the ball.

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History of Modern Football

• The many similar forms of football was played in former ancient Roam, Greece and Japan. But many people believes that, it was first originated in Chine.

• In medieval and early modern there was rise in popularity of Football.

• Now this is played all over the World.

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• In today Football is the most popular game.• The main organization for this sport is FIFA.• Besides country-wise competition, league

competitions are also arranged• Football can provide more entertainment than

any other game• Physical and mental condition becomes

strengthen by practicing this game

Football in Today

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About FIFA

• Federation of International Football Association was established in

• The mission statement of FIFA is- Develop the game, touch the world, build a better future‘

• With 208 members as representatives of FIFA is trying to spread this game in all over the world.

• FIFA has different committees to manage its works.

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Although there are 208 countries where Football is played, all can’t take part in World Cup Tournament. The following countries took part in the World Cup 2010-

Football Playing Countries

1. United States2. Slovenia3. England4. Algeria5. Germany 6. Ghana7. Australia

8. Serbia9. Uruguay 10. Mexico 11. South Africa12. France13.Argentina14.South Korea

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Football Playing Countries

15. Nigeria16. Greece 17. Netherland18. Japan 19. Denmark20. Cameron21. Paraguay22. Slovakia23. New Zealand

24. Italy25. Brazil26. Portugal27. Ivory Cost28. North Korea29. Chili30. Spain31. Switzerland32. Honduras

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Winners of the World Cup

Spain – 2010Italy-2006Brazil-2002,1994France-1998Germany FR-1990Agentina-1986Italy- 1982Argentina-1978Germany FR- 1974

Brazil- 1970England- 1966Brazil- 1962Brazil- 1958Germany FR- 1954Uruguay- 1950Italy-1938Italy-1934Uruguay-1930

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Followings are the major football events-• World Cup Football• Euro Cup• Copa America Cup• UEFA European championship• African Cup of Nations• FIFA women's World Cup etc.

Major Football Events

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