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'''Soccer''' is known internationally as '''football''' (Spanish ''fútbol'') and is the most popular team in the world. It was described by the legendary Brazilian player, [[Pele]], as "The Beautiful Game".

'''Soccer''' is known internationally as '''football''' (Spanish ''fútbol'') and is the most popular team sport in the world. It was described by the legendary Brazilian player, [[Pele]], as "The Beautiful Game".

The game is played between two teams of 11 players (10 [[outfield]] players and one [[goalkeeper]] each). In official play, there are two 45 [[minute]] halves separated by a 15 minute break known as half-time. In [[knockout cup]] games, if a game is tied after 90 minutes, there is often an additional period of play consisting of 2 X 15-minute halves. If the scores are still level, the result is decided with a penalty shootout. The set of rules used in soccer are called the [[Laws of the Game]].  

The game is played between two teams of 11 players (10 [[outfield]] players and one [[goalkeeper]] each). In official play, there are two 45 [[minute]] halves separated by a 15 minute break known as half-time. In [[knockout cup]] games, if a game is tied after 90 minutes, there is often an additional period of play consisting of 2 X 15-minute halves. If the scores are still level, the result is decided with a penalty shootout. The set of rules used in soccer are called the [[Laws of the Game]].