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=SOCCER =

Soccer is one of the most popular sports in the world. A soccer match is played with two teams that both have 11 players including a goal keeper in two halves of 45 minutes. The winning team is the team that scores the most goals. To score a goal you have to kick the ball __into__ the net, but it doesn't count if the goalie picks it up before it goes across the line.
 * 1. DESCRIPTION **

In a proper game you need a soccer ball, shin pads, club socks and shirt and soccer boots with studs. But when you are playing in your backyard all you need is a ball and someone to play with. === Th is is what all the equipment that you need for a soccer game looks like. ===
 * 2. EQUIPMENT **

You are not allowed to push or shove at people or the opposition gets a penalty. You are also not allowed to pick up the ball or touch it with your hands. (unless you are goal keeper) if you do this it is called handball, the opposition gets a free kick.
 * 3. RULES **

Soccer is played all over the world, even in China!
 * 4. PLACES/COUNTRIES PLAYED **

Did you know that soccer was played in Ancient Greek and Rome! Well it was and that is cool!
 * 5. ORIGINS **

Here are some famous soccer players,
 * 7.FAMOUS PLAYERS **

Ronaldo, David Beckham, Lionel Messi, Gareth Bale, George Best, Ryan Babel, Gonzalo Castro and loads more.