Soccer

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What is soccer?

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Soccer, also known as football in many countries, is a team sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball. The objective is to score by getting the ball into the opposing goal.

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What is the objective of a soccer game?

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The objective of a soccer game is to score more goals than the opposing team by getting the ball into their goal.

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What are the basic rules of soccer?

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Some basic rules include: 1) The game starts with a kick-off. 2) Players cannot use their hands or arms to touch the ball, except for the goalkeeper. 3) Offside rule: a player cannot be closer to the opponent's goal line than the second last opponent when the ball is played to them.

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What is a goal in soccer?

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A goal is scored when the entire ball crosses the goal line between the goalposts and under the crossbar.

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What is a penalty kick?

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A penalty kick is awarded when a foul is committed by a player in their own penalty area. The kick is taken from the penalty spot.

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Who is a goalkeeper?

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The goalkeeper is the player on a soccer team who is allowed to use their hands and arms to block shots on goal. They protect the goal.

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What is a yellow card?

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A yellow card is a warning given to a player for unsporting behavior. Two yellow cards in one game result in a red card.

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What is a red card?

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A red card is shown to a player for serious fouls or misconduct, resulting in their ejection from the game.

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What is dribbling in soccer?

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Dribbling is the skill of controlling the ball while running or walking, allowing a player to maneuver around opponents.

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What is passing in soccer?

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Passing is the act of kicking the ball to a teammate to maintain possession and create scoring opportunities.