Football

Football is widely regarded as the most popular sport in the world, being played by almost every country on Earth. It is a team sport whereby two teams of eleven players play against each other on rectangular grass (or artificial turf), with a goal on either side. Players score points by landing the ball in the net. Footballers must use their feet to guide the ball, with the goal keepers being the only players able to handle the ball with their hands. Players can also use their heads or upper bodies to manoeuvre the ball in the desired direction when it is in midair.

The game has its origins in England, where it was codified following the formation of The Football Association (FA). They created the game's rules in 1863, which are the foundations of how the game is still played today. FIFA is the current world governing body.

Perhaps the most famous aspect of football in terms of rules is the offside rule, which continues to baffle people to this day. This is where a player is nearer the opposition's goal line than the ball and the second last opponent. Many people, however, will have their own interpretation.

Football players are international stars, and with the status cemented, football will continue to dominate in the years to come.