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The Game of Football

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During the late 18th century, the game of football was played by the British upper class. It spread across Europe in the early 20th century. It made its debut at the 1908 London Games and is now played in each Summer Olympics.

The game of football is governed internationally by the Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA). It’s headquarters are located in Zurich, Switzerland. Since the mid-20th century, more than 200 nations have become FIFA members. The FIFA World Cup is the world’s premier international football competition. A World Cup tournament is held every four years, usually in a country that hosts the Summer Olympics.

The first team to win a football game is usually the team that scores the most points. Teams also compete in cup competitions during the season. Some countries have lower divisions that feature amateur and part-time players. The best teams are often featured in the top divisions, which are stocked with superstar players.

A standard adult football game is played over two halves, which are usually 45 minutes long. Each team has 11 players on the field at all times. The most important player on the field is the quarterback. A quarterback is in charge of passing the ball to players on the other team. During a standard game, the quarterback lines up directly behind the center.

The game of football is governed by 17 laws, called the Laws of the Game. These laws are designed to be applicable at all levels of play.