Football is one of the greatest events on the planet. It has long been recognized as the most popular sport in the planet with billions of followers. Every weekend and weekday, we may be found on the streets with goal posts, sweating and playing the ball. It's a game of passion, and you won't really appreciate it until you've experienced it. I'm here to explain why it's so much more than a game. ![audience-1866738_960_720.jpg](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/gone-hive/EoEo8L5u2jV5EMsDrJU4MwyhuqBy1EpuLgQNahbTe15Y8CyC4NanhiUEpvauSwBXq5y.jpg) [[Source]](https://pixabay.com/photos/audience-soccer-stadium-1866738/) ![YpihifdXP4WNbGMdjw7e3DuhJWBvCw4SfuLZsrnJYHEpsqZFkiGGNCQMzVUX1x55qUjFLto7MAywkyUFxr2wBWZxcU22itFyed5TsQxZST5rz4zuUACmDHyexDLCkFPSakJrq9ruXqCCHn2n4i2P8CaNJzgAHeaUqr9Te1uZpuyG.png](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/gone-hive/23uQk8PqsoymXLs8wDaZjUkk4LDxemgWQe4Ycn8iLuermsb6Ea2CHydXeYaMib84J6NyP.png) **☆☆WHAT FOOTBALL MEANS TO ME☆☆** I grew up in a football-crazed household. Football was a popular hobby in the home, both as a spectator sport and as a participant sport. I used to sneak out of school every day with my friends to play football on a neighboring pitch when I was seven years old. When my father asked, "What do you want to be in life?" I replied, "A football player." "I wanted to play football professionally. A tiny five-a-side pitch was in front of nearly every house in the neighborhood. Football is everything to an African child. ![untitled.gif](https://media.tenor.com/images/3160e1efc655b5500b7cb5c248901727/tenor.gif) Football was (and continues to be) more than just a game or sport; it is a religion, and I am a devout follower. Football is more than just putting on a jersey and scoring a goal; it is a symbol of love, and it is our passion for the game that gives it meaning and purpose. You must adore the jersey you wear, as well as the crest on top of the shirt, as it is the crest that gives the game its meaning and purpose. It's football, and we're crazy about it. ![jersey-5457156_960_720.jpg](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/gone-hive/23vi2EsdAZF8ya77CSvng952MQaYu7ErKeRMKfxKetSTWwHn8jrNvJ5ddd5WY4xBn3Kgu.jpg) [[Source]](https://pixabay.com/photos/jersey-t-shirt-football-soccer-5457156/) Football unites people from all seven continents, bringing them together in one arena to sing, chant, and shout loudly. The 22 players are always running around the pitch for 90 minutes or more while the commentators' mouths are running, cameras are capturing important moments, team coaches are demonstrating with sign languages, and we all wait patiently to scream GOAAAALLLL. ![untitled.gif](https://media.tenor.com/images/dd1a3403f06d2623005a6c634ede315f/tenor.gif) Football is our life, and it is responsible for revealing our true identity as humans who are devoted to it. It is a game of deep passion, with endless emotions running through your mind in 90 minutes. ![stadium-2791693_960_720.jpg](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/gone-hive/EpA1Xrfug2frzEGo4hLRN3f97SJFrqvvFZWM7xwe9CnvLeSMBn1NcajVo9FuzVzXokn.jpg) [[Source]](https://pixabay.com/photos/stadium-football-turf-rome-2791693/) Football transcends race, ethnicity, and skin color. Football does not discriminate against anyone; it has always been a unifying factor for the world, and we want to play and watch our sport regardless of problems or issues. Soldiers made time to play football even during World War II, and no matter how divided a country is, football brings everyone together for 90 minutes without thinking about our problems. The game begins with the referee blowing the whistle and the ball being played in the middle. It is a unique game in which we can experience happiness or misery in 90 minutes; every minute or second counts in this sport. ![IMG_20220328_092011.jpg](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/gone-hive/AK2EMoe9oWjXc5JFNkHBQN1Sd3wEeF73E6xCUwmMmtD568h1tQQT9FYF8UY47wQ.jpg) [[Source]](https://twitter.com/ManuelMenacho0/status/1507638630252261378?t=iNudFYV39IiassYq9Vp23A&s=19) ![YpihifdXP4WNbGMdjw7e3DuhJWBvCw4SfuLZsrnJYHEpsqZFkiGGNCQMzVUX1x55qUjFLto7MAywkyUFxr2wBWZxcU22itFyed5TsQxZST5rz4zuUACmDHyexDLCkFPSakJrq9ruXqCCHn2n4i2P8CaNJzgAHeaUqr9Te1uZpuyG.png](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/gone-hive/23uQk8PqsoymXLs8wDaZjUkk4LDxemgWQe4Ycn8iLuermsb6Ea2CHydXeYaMib84J6NyP.png) **♧♧HOW THE SPORT IS PLAYED- RULES AND REGULATIONS♧♧** The ruling body set regulations to control the game since no organization or event can function without rules or laws. - There are 11 players on each team, one of whom is the goalkeeper, plus substitutes on the bench. In this game, goalkeepers can only use their hands or arms inside the penalty area. If the goalkeeper is outside the penalty area, he or she must utilize his or her legs. ![IMG_20220328_092629.jpg](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/gone-hive/23sdhMaw7w531ZZTakFKcsTCw9ModTe9kPfT3ff7T7sskSFkvRQpe1sgK8fo9rH4UHq5i.jpg) [[Source]](https://twitter.com/FrankKhalidUK/status/1507249945589567489?t=tBCPJvaHGWkOHGTqDp5_4Q&s=19) - For protection, every footballer is required to wear a shirt, shorts, socks, football boot, and shin guard. Before being named to the team, the athlete must pass a fitness test. Wearing any objects that could damage an opponent player is prohibited, and the goalkeeper's jersey is always distinct from the rest for both sides. ![IMG_20220328_093046.jpg](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/gone-hive/23tmB3u7AyvUd25W7gA6zEHD3vbnjdar9ZreGjCgkkVuYGV8qcPviRBSWgtsNKDfAFKms.jpg) [[Source]](https://twitter.com/MarcelSimply/status/1507527950199144455?t=1wN1yFQETqH89LWzA1Q1iQ&s=19) - The number of players who can be substituted is limited to 3-5, depending on the competition. Fatigue, tactical motives, a head collision, or a time-wasting technique could all be causes for substitution. - A referee officiates the football game; the referee is responsible for all decisions made on the field, and the players respect his or her decision. Two linesmen run by the sides of the pitch to check for offsides or acts that the referee is unable to see. They're all involved in making decisions on the field. ![IMG_20220328_093604.jpg](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/gone-hive/23wqi8x9oxv1c7zXkMabLwySaJwTpsEtZMzBCk3mJqXb6ayTRRuZz9X6EpLsTXBSEnGEo.jpg) [[Source]](https://twitter.com/ZukzFranco/status/1507585787059179524?t=DrQG1Ba7ocA0WRx9d-8BLw&s=19) - Thanks to technological advancements, we are on our way to achieving perfection on the field. Video assistant referees (VAR) frequently examine goal line technology to ensure rules are obeyed, faults are addressed, and actions are evaluated. ![IMG_20220328_094238.jpg](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/gone-hive/23wMPdAc4LAyJnpqjDadCazzmBCQznZr7uWmYhBnoELjcJxwxLr3dvwVLKK1EgVCeT6pR.jpg) [[Source]](https://twitter.com/TheEuropeanLad/status/1500169267597221897?s=19) ![YpihifdXP4WNbGMdjw7e3DuhJWBvCw4SfuLZsrnJYHEpsqZFkiGGNCQMzVUX1x55qUjFLto7MAywkyUFxr2wBWZxcU22itFyed5TsQxZST5rz4zuUACmDHyexDLCkFPSakJrq9ruXqCCHn2n4i2P8CaNJzgAHeaUqr9Te1uZpuyG.png](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/gone-hive/23uQk8PqsoymXLs8wDaZjUkk4LDxemgWQe4Ycn8iLuermsb6Ea2CHydXeYaMib84J6NyP.png) **■■ FOOTBALL EQUIPMENTS■■** The rectangular field's length is custom-made to meet a specific requirement. A normal pitch has a length of 100-110 meters and a width of 64-75 meters. Touchlines are the lines that go around the perimeter of the rectangular pitch. The penalty area, the 12m box, and the 6m box are all marked out on the rectangular pitch, with a goal post with a net at the end. Goal kicks and penalty kicks are handled in this category. At the goal post, there are goal lines, and when the ball crosses the line, it is deemed a goal. A defined line in the centre of the pitch marks the start of the game, and the ball is returned to it each time a goal is scored. ![field-2023250_960_720.webp](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/gone-hive/23swnqTu5bDCGuLeAUZeoiwuYKuP3rdDRVoZuDJ756nbqkwZc6LX19oVASopbE3jDQig2.webp) [[Source]](https://pixabay.com/vectors/field-football-pitch-soccer-sport-2023250/) The pitch's edges are marked with an arc indicating the corner kick spot. Football isn't complete without the ball, which is normally spherical and weighs between 410 and 450 grams. Different types of bladder balls exist, however most modern ones are synthetic. ![soccer-488700_960_720.webp](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/gone-hive/23zbMXKDSaMpKW9oGStvyo6bUBWSvoNeEQF1bQbcJtEPVAR83j8pd9zrnq8zHr6K9SqY4.webp) [[Source]](https://pixabay.com/photos/soccer-ball-stadium-field-488700/) ![YpihifdXP4WNbGMdjw7e3DuhJWBvCw4SfuLZsrnJYHEpsqZFkiGGNCQMzVUX1x55qUjFLto7MAywkyUFxr2wBWZxcU22itFyed5TsQxZST5rz4zuUACmDHyexDLCkFPSakJrq9ruXqCCHn2n4i2P8CaNJzgAHeaUqr9Te1uZpuyG.png](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/gone-hive/23uQk8PqsoymXLs8wDaZjUkk4LDxemgWQe4Ycn8iLuermsb6Ea2CHydXeYaMib84J6NyP.png) **○○ BASIC FOOTBALL TERMS○○** Kickoff is the term used to describe the start of a football game as well as when a goal is scored.The opponent who touches the ball before it reaches the touchline receives a throw-in.When the ball travels through the goal post without entering or contacting the opposing team's players, it is called a goal-kick. ![football-1678992_960_720.jpg](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/gone-hive/2458SaLUKeVxq27BMehWUSc5CMHi65DXTQiszavpA1gjfYuo4xGk1yD9QvBLQhjsor4aA.jpg) [[Source]](https://pixabay.com/photos/soccer-ball-sports-goal-kick-1678992/) When the ball makes contact with the opposing side while they are attacking, a corner kick is given.When a foul occurs inside the penalty area, a penalty kick is awarded.When a foul happens outside the penalty area, a free kick is awarded. ![free-kick-2395756_960_720.jpg](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/gone-hive/23uFPgN9sFFpjcVoNpnCXr3vrAj1bGSkn54NvBsP2W1SAJiGoqHAtLoAuetovPRC849QQ.jpg) [[Source]](https://pixabay.com/photos/free-kick-shoes-football-run-2395756/) A yellow card is given to players or coaches after a serious tackle is made. If the referee considers the tackle to be rough, the player is given a yellow card and warned not to get another one because it will result in a red card, which means you will have to leave the field completely. ![soccer-1520875_960_720.jpg](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/gone-hive/23tvo7KjeFSUQ2V88Cwderr7etWJ7WfYe13WKyqE9o9a7gPKg1cgLVQKt4nC9NxLJqdRr.jpg) [[Source]](https://pixabay.com/photos/soccer-referee-female-yellow-card-1520875/) ![YpihifdXP4WNbGMdjw7e3DuhJWBvCw4SfuLZsrnJYHEpsqZFkiGGNCQMzVUX1x55qUjFLto7MAywkyUFxr2wBWZxcU22itFyed5TsQxZST5rz4zuUACmDHyexDLCkFPSakJrq9ruXqCCHn2n4i2P8CaNJzgAHeaUqr9Te1uZpuyG.png](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/gone-hive/23uQk8PqsoymXLs8wDaZjUkk4LDxemgWQe4Ycn8iLuermsb6Ea2CHydXeYaMib84J6NyP.png) **◇◇FORMATIONS IN FOOTBALL◇◇** This is the tactical setup that teams go through before playing against one another. It determines where they stand on the field. The configuration adjusts to the various locations that we have. A formation is formed with goalkeepers, defenders, midfielders, and forwards. ![football-156645_960_720.png](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/gone-hive/Eo6Hw8KzmNL3fctPiFhotiJt2imBjULUihNHBdoPmJVEtgYrWkT9Ng9xuHceMmczB8X.png) [[Source]](https://pixabay.com/vectors/football-soccer-pitch-player-green-156645/) For example, there are dozens of football teams around the world, each with a rich history and philosophy too. it is the past that gives the game its beauty. ![YpihifdXP4WNbGMdjw7e3DuhJWBvCw4SfuLZsrnJYHEpsqZFkiGGNCQMzVUX1x55qUjFLto7MAywkyUFxr2wBWZxcU22itFyed5TsQxZST5rz4zuUACmDHyexDLCkFPSakJrq9ruXqCCHn2n4i2P8CaNJzgAHeaUqr9Te1uZpuyG.png](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/gone-hive/23uQk8PqsoymXLs8wDaZjUkk4LDxemgWQe4Ycn8iLuermsb6Ea2CHydXeYaMib84J6NyP.png) **▪▪GONE-HIVE IF YOU ARE A FOOTBALL PLAYER▪▪** I play football on a regular basis, and I participate in both street football, commonly known as 5-aside football, and large-field football.As a result of my lethal left foot and calculated tackling, I began my football career as a left back. Before I finished from college, I played as a winger for PETROLEUM FC, my college team. In 50 outings, I managed to score 30 goals. "Lavezzi" was my nickname. ![YpihifdXP4WNbGMdjw7e3DuhJWBvCw4SfuLZsrnJYHEpsqZFkiGGNCQMzVUX1x55qUjFLto7MAywkyUFxr2wBWZxcU22itFyed5TsQxZST5rz4zuUACmDHyexDLCkFPSakJrq9ruXqCCHn2n4i2P8CaNJzgAHeaUqr9Te1uZpuyG.png](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/gone-hive/23uQk8PqsoymXLs8wDaZjUkk4LDxemgWQe4Ycn8iLuermsb6Ea2CHydXeYaMib84J6NyP.png) **□□MY FAVORITE FOOTBALL CLUB□□** I am a member of the London Blue Army, the world champions and the greatest football club on the planet. Chelsea Football Club is everything to me. Chelsea has the backing of my entire family. My passion for defensive football began with Chelsea and evolved into an interest in offensive football. https://youtu.be/imSztAL5af4 ![YpihifdXP4WNbGMdjw7e3DuhJWBvCw4SfuLZsrnJYHEpsqZFkiGGNCQMzVUX1x55qUjFLto7MAywkyUFxr2wBWZxcU22itFyed5TsQxZST5rz4zuUACmDHyexDLCkFPSakJrq9ruXqCCHn2n4i2P8CaNJzgAHeaUqr9Te1uZpuyG.png](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/gone-hive/23uQk8PqsoymXLs8wDaZjUkk4LDxemgWQe4Ycn8iLuermsb6Ea2CHydXeYaMib84J6NyP.png) **◇◇MY BEST FOOTBALL MATCH◇◇** When Chelsea football team played against German heavyweights Bayern Munich in Munich in 2012, I was still in high school. It was a crucial UCL final because Didier Drogba was my favorite at the moment, and he was simply too good to watch. John Obi Mikel, my countryman, was also present. Chelsea scored an equalizer at 90+ minutes to force a penalty shootout, which we won on penalties with Didier Drogba scoring the winning goal. That night, I cried uncontrollably, but they were tears of joy. https://youtu.be/RdvFxQvMY-A ![YpihifdXP4WNbGMdjw7e3DuhJWBvCw4SfuLZsrnJYHEpsqZFkiGGNCQMzVUX1x55qUjFLto7MAywkyUFxr2wBWZxcU22itFyed5TsQxZST5rz4zuUACmDHyexDLCkFPSakJrq9ruXqCCHn2n4i2P8CaNJzgAHeaUqr9Te1uZpuyG.png](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/gone-hive/23uQk8PqsoymXLs8wDaZjUkk4LDxemgWQe4Ycn8iLuermsb6Ea2CHydXeYaMib84J6NyP.png) **°°THE MOST EMOTIONAL GAME°°** National team tournaments are the greatest level at which you can compete or simply watch. In the 2013 African Cup of Nations final, I was a fan of Nigeria's 1-0 victory over Burkina Faso. It was quite emotional for me because seeing our country succeed was great, and we all know how important football is to us. https://youtu.be/162kQwwDksw ![YpihifdXP4WNbGMdjw7e3DuhJWBvCw4SfuLZsrnJYHEpsqZFkiGGNCQMzVUX1x55qUjFLto7MAywkyUFxr2wBWZxcU22itFyed5TsQxZST5rz4zuUACmDHyexDLCkFPSakJrq9ruXqCCHn2n4i2P8CaNJzgAHeaUqr9Te1uZpuyG.png](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/gone-hive/23uQk8PqsoymXLs8wDaZjUkk4LDxemgWQe4Ycn8iLuermsb6Ea2CHydXeYaMib84J6NyP.png) **¤¤MY MOST ANNOYING GAME¤¤** In 2019, my Football Club Chelsea faced a very hot Manchester City side and we lost 6-0 with Sergio Aguero scoring a hat trick, it was an absolute domination and endless beating. I was so angry at the coach and the players https://youtu.be/mE_NAPCuoCU ![YpihifdXP4WNbGMdjw7e3DuhJWBvCw4SfuLZsrnJYHEpsqZFkiGGNCQMzVUX1x55qUjFLto7MAywkyUFxr2wBWZxcU22itFyed5TsQxZST5rz4zuUACmDHyexDLCkFPSakJrq9ruXqCCHn2n4i2P8CaNJzgAHeaUqr9Te1uZpuyG.png](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/gone-hive/23uQk8PqsoymXLs8wDaZjUkk4LDxemgWQe4Ycn8iLuermsb6Ea2CHydXeYaMib84J6NyP.png) **♡♡MY PREFERRED FOOTBALL PLAYER♡♡** ![IMG_20220328_102019.jpg](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/gone-hive/23wWuFX1rUrxHWiQMHcFCmeeJqV7JYCwDAWUM8ENq3iWreYHs5GrTjgND7tFh9GRQJC94.jpg) [[Source]](https://twitter.com/Cristiano/status/1507758300716277762?t=ivB82Oahl_Ns6wQst5eGqg&s=19) A legend was born somewhere in Portugal in 1985, and the rest of the world had no idea he would go on to become the greatest footballer of all time. Cristiano Ronaldo is often considered as the world's best footballer. He's a goal-scoring machine with a high degree of skill and a strong passion for the sport. CR7, as he is called, is an outstanding player for both clubs and countries. ![YpihifdXP4WNbGMdjw7e3DuhJWBvCw4SfuLZsrnJYHEpsqZFkiGGNCQMzVUX1x55qUjFLto7MAywkyUFxr2wBWZxcU22itFyed5TsQxZST5rz4zuUACmDHyexDLCkFPSakJrq9ruXqCCHn2n4i2P8CaNJzgAHeaUqr9Te1uZpuyG.png](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/gone-hive/23uQk8PqsoymXLs8wDaZjUkk4LDxemgWQe4Ycn8iLuermsb6Ea2CHydXeYaMib84J6NyP.png) **⊙⊙COACH OF MY CHOICE⊙⊙** At the moment, my favorite coach is Thomas Tuchel. Modern football's new dimension fascinates me considerably. After switching from a rigid to a more flexible foundation, football has become considerably more beautiful. The German is currently at Chelsea, where he has an excellent record. https://youtu.be/lFmwOKLAM8s ![YpihifdXP4WNbGMdjw7e3DuhJWBvCw4SfuLZsrnJYHEpsqZFkiGGNCQMzVUX1x55qUjFLto7MAywkyUFxr2wBWZxcU22itFyed5TsQxZST5rz4zuUACmDHyexDLCkFPSakJrq9ruXqCCHn2n4i2P8CaNJzgAHeaUqr9Te1uZpuyG.png](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/gone-hive/23uQk8PqsoymXLs8wDaZjUkk4LDxemgWQe4Ycn8iLuermsb6Ea2CHydXeYaMib84J6NyP.png) **■■PERFECT COMMENTATOR FOR ME■■** The in-depth discussion of the commentators allows you to watch football from the comfort of your own home, office, or phone. These are our football poets, who describe major events using uncommon phrases. My favorite is Peter Drury. He is, in my opinion, the greatest of all time. https://youtu.be/UkIV6KRi0X0 ![2dk2RRM2dZ8gKjXsrozapsD83FxL3Xbyyi5LFttAhrXxr16mCe4arfLJ1PfTES1qNjfjiW57EJ6EdQEg6533h9o5Pq8htiSz5TyAPfWbdeT1QUkQ5uPpaTyMAkfRSdcKNY6fmfM7LyE3UCLt9bJip7MtDhGajUdjfokLD4cf3t.png](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/gone-hive/23tkopKYFspK6faCWuFvZAcAZzuwiYaqcAX576Mcd9EfaXxWF4R3w6jQTQ3APe7G9UF62.png) ![IMG-20220220-WA0006.jpg](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/gone-hive/23wMiyKA2AmSU9byfDgEU4oqQ6ay7hnyK5Kh64Y2gVR5AukaN8T8Aj3bNGYGSjJiC2vTd.jpg) *REFERENCES* Information about specifications and statistics [[source]](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Association_football#:~:text=The%20game%20is%20played%20on,of%2090%20or%20more%20minutes.) GIFS were powered by [[source]](www.tenors.com)

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