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Pathfit 4 Soccer

Soccer, known as football outside North America, is a globally popular team sport played between two teams of 11 players, aiming to score goals within two 45-minute halves. The game is governed by FIFA and includes key rules such as the offside rule, fouls, and various methods to restart play. Major competitions include the FIFA World Cup and UEFA Champions League, with famous players like Pelé, Messi, and Ronaldo contributing to the sport's rich history.

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Pathfit 4 Soccer

Soccer, known as football outside North America, is a globally popular team sport played between two teams of 11 players, aiming to score goals within two 45-minute halves. The game is governed by FIFA and includes key rules such as the offside rule, fouls, and various methods to restart play. Major competitions include the FIFA World Cup and UEFA Champions League, with famous players like Pelé, Messi, and Ronaldo contributing to the sport's rich history.

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Lecture Notes About Soccer

1. Basics of Soccer
 Soccer (also known as football outside North America) is a team sport played between
two teams of players each11.
 The objective is to score more goals than the opposing team by getting the ball into their
net.
 A standard match consists of two halves of 45 minutes each, with a 15-minute halftime
break.
 The game is played on a rectangular field with a goal at each end.
 Soccer (also known as football) is the world's most popular sport, played by 250 million
players in over 200 countries.
 The game is governed by FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association).
 It is played on a rectangular field with a goal at each end.

2. Rules and Gameplay


 The Ball: Must be spherical and within a set size and weight (FIFA regulations).
 Scoring: A goal is scored when the entire ball crosses the goal line between the
goalposts and under the crossbar.
 Offside Rule: A player is offside if they are nearer to the opponent’s goal than the ball
and the second-last defender when receiving a pass.
 Fouls: Includes tripping, pushing, handball, and dangerous play. These result in free
kicks, penalty kicks, or yellow/red cards.
 Throw-ins, Goal Kicks, and Corner Kicks: Used to restart play when the ball goes out of
bounds.
 Teams: Each team consists of 11 players, including one goalkeeper.
 Objective: Score more goals than the opposing team within 90 minutes (two 45-minute
halves).
 Ball in Play: The game starts with a kickoff and continues unless the ball goes out of play
or the referee stops it.

Key Rules:
 Offside Rule: A player is offside if they are closer to the opponent’s goal than the ball
and the second-last defender when receiving a pass.
 Fouls and Misconduct: Includes tripping, handball, dangerous play, and unsporting
behavior.
 Yellow Card: Warning for serious fouls.
 Red Card: Immediate ejection from the game.
Restarts in Play:
 Throw-in: When the ball goes out on the sidelines.
 Goal kick: Awarded when the attacking team kicks the ball over the goal line (but not in
the goal).
 Corner kick: Awarded when the defending team last touches the ball before it crosses
their own goal line.

3. Player Positions
 Goalkeeper (GK): The only player allowed to use hands (inside the penalty area);
Protects the goal.
 Defenders: Protect the goal and prevent the opponents from scoring (Center Backs, Full-
Backs).
 Midfielders: Control possession and distribute passes (Central Midfielders, Wingers).
 Forwards (Strikers): Main goal scorers; positioned near the opponent’s goal.

4. Major Soccer Competitions


 FIFA World Cup (every 4 years, most prestigious tournament).
 UEFA Champions League (Europe’s top club competition).
 English Premier League (EPL), La Liga, Serie A, Bundesliga, Ligue 1 (Top domestic
leagues).
 Copa América, UEFA European Championship, African Cup of Nations (Continental
tournaments).

5. Skills and Techniques


 Dribbling: Moving the ball skillfully past defenders.
 Passing: Distributing the ball accurately to teammates.
 Shooting: Striking the ball towards the goal.
 Defending: Tackling and positioning to prevent opposition attacks.
 Goalkeeping: Reflexes, diving, and positioning to make saves.

6. Famous Players
 Neymar, Mbappé, Haaland, Kevin De Bruyne, Zidane (among many greats).
 Pelé (Brazil): Won 3 World Cups and scored over 1,000 goals.
 Diego Maradona (Argentina): Famous for the ‘Hand of God’ goal.
 Lionel Messi (Argentina): 8-time Ballon d'Or winner and 2022 World Cup champion.
 Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal): All-time top scorer in international soccer.
7. History and Facts of Soccer
 Soccer originated in England in the 19th century.
 The first official rules (Laws of the Game) were created in 1863.
 The FIFA World Cup began in 1930, with Uruguay as the first champion.
 The first official soccer game was played in 1863 in England.
 The fastest goal in World Cup history was scored in 11 seconds by Hakan Şükür (Turkey,
2002).
 Brazil has won the most FIFA World Cups (5 times).
 The highest-scoring soccer match was 149-0 (AS Adema vs. Stade Olympique de
L'Emyrne, 2002).

🔎 Activity: Research a Famous Soccer Player


 Choose a famous player (e.g., Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Pelé).
 Write a biography including:
o Birthplace and early career.
o Clubs played for and major achievements.
o Playing style and skills.
 Compare two players (e.g., Messi vs. Ronaldo) and explain their differences.
 Write your answers in short coupon bond and submit on my desk.

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