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soccer


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soccer

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Football as played under Association rules, where two teams of 11 players each may use any part of their bodies except their hands and arms to maneuver a round ball into the opposing team's goal. Only the goalkeeper is permitted to handle the ball and may do so only within the penalty area surrounding the goal.

Variations

association football

football, association

association football

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