[SPORT]

HISTORY

GAMEPLAY

CHARACTERISTICS

RULES

GAME FIELD

FAMOUS PLAYERS

Early evidence of soccer being played as a sport finds occurrence in China during the 2nd and 3rd centuries BC

In China, it was during the Han dynasty that people dribbled leather balls by kicking it into a small net.

King Edward III banned soccer in 1365 owing to the growing incidents of violence and military indulgence in the sport

In 1424 King James I of Scotland also proclaimed in the Parliament "Na man play at the Fute-ball" (No man shall play football)

In some ways soccer is a fairly simple or pure game. The primary rule is that players cannot touch the ball with their hands or arms while the ball is in play. The exception to this rule is the goalie. The goalie is a designated player whose main job is to protect the goal from the opponents. The goalie is the last line of defense and can catch or touch the soccer ball with their hands. Players also cannot tackle, push, hit, or knockdown their opponents.

Only 90 minutes of match

Law 7: The Duration of the Match

Law 9: The Ball in and out of Play

Ronal

International

Law 10: The Method of Scoring

Law 14 : The Penalty Kick

Messi

NOT rude

Cristiano Ronaldo

Maradona