Football is an outdoor game played by two teams having eleven players in each. This game is also known as soccer and played with a spherical ball. It has been estimated that it is played by around 250 million players over 150 countries which makes it a most popular game of the world. It is played on a rectangular field having a goal-post at each end. It is a competitive game generally played to win the game by any team or for entertainment and enjoyment. It provides physical benefits to the players in many ways as it is a best exercise. It is a most exciting and challenging game generally liked by everyone especially kids and children.
It is a team sport played between two teams aiming to score more goals by each team than other team by putting the ball in opposite goal-post. A team becomes the winner which scores maximum goals at the end of match.
There are many kind of game in our country. Of all games, I like football most. It was first played in England. Now it is played in all countries of the world. Why Favourite/Why you like it: Football is my Favourite game. Because it has some advantages. It is not as costly as cricket. It gives us much pleasure. It is an exiting game. It thrills both the players and the spectators.
Description: Football is an outdoor game. It requires a big field. It 120 yards long and 80 yards wide. There are two goal posts at each end. The game is played between two teams. Each team has eleven players. Of them one is goalkeeper, two full backs, three half backs and five forwards. There is a referee to conduct the game. How played: At the beginning of the ball is placed at the centre on the field. The referee whistles and the game begin. Then each team tricks to pass the ball through the opposite goal post. But they cannot touch the ball with hands. Only the goalkeeper can touch and catch it. There is an interval of 10 minutes. The sides are changed after the interval. The team which scores more goals wins the game. Merits/Usefulness/Advantages: The game of football teaches us obedience to rules. It also teaches discipline. Co-operation and leadership. It improves the health of a player and makes him prompt. Careful strong and hardy.
Conclusion: Though the game of football has some risks of being injured. It is liked by all.