FOOTBALL

Football is the most popular outdoor game all over the country. Not just all over the country, but
all over the world. It is one of the oldest games and is played in many countries.

Football requires a lot of physical strength and stamina, helps in improving concentration and
gives team spirit. This game originated from Italy from a village called Rugby and according to
some sources the game originated in China.

The game is a good stress buster and can be played by people of all ages and gender. The game
is played by hitting the ball with foot and hence it is called football. It is a very popular game in
many parts of the world and is known with different names such as football, soccer, rugby,
American or Canadian football etc.

There are different variations of football known as “Football Codes”. However, the way football
is played, is similar everywhere.

American football is famous worldwide. The annual Super Bowl is one of the most watched
game on US television.
HOW FOOTBALL IS PLAYED?

It is played by two teams with eleven players in each team and two referees and the duration of
game is 90 minutes, divided into 45 minutes each, with a break of 15 minutes. The field is in a
rectangle shape and there two touch line and two goal lines on each end and the field is divided
into half.

The aim of the players is to score maximum goals and prevent opposite team from making a
goal. A player is not allowed to touch the ball with hands at any time, except the goal keeper. He
is the only one who can touch the ball with his hands.
All the players must obey the rules and any player found playing too rudely or brutally is
considered as a foul player and eliminated from game after a warning. American football and
Rugby allows player to hold the ball in their hands run across the field.

Playing football is beneficial for players in all aspects like physical, mental and social. It helps in
improvising concentration and cultivates discipline among players. It involves lot of running
which improvises heart rate, muscles and losing body fat.

It is played in team and thus, helps building team spirit amongst the players. The players must a
have a good level of understanding among them. The game develops a positive attitude and
eliminates depression and stress.

Women’s football association was established in 1991, to encourage women players who have
keen interest in the game. The governing body of association football is known as FIFA (
Federation Internationale De Football Association), was founded in 1904. It is in charge of
organizing and advertising International tournaments including World Cup and Womens cup.

CONCLUSION ON FOOTBALL ESSAY

Football is as popular as Cricket and is played on International level and World championships
are held. The game is very popular in Kolkata, and is also known as hub of football.

Mohun Baghan A.C. is the Oldest club in Asia, which was founded in Kolkata named after the
first footballer in India. Pronay Halder, Sunil Chetri, Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, Subrata Pal are
some of the famous players.

Whenever football matches are held they attract a huge crowd and the players and viewers are
equally excited and enthusiastic. The football players are well paid for their contribution to the
match held.
This game is popular in almost all the schools and colleges all over the world. Even football
matches are held in schools within the campus and outside the campus where players compete
with other schools or colleges. Students also get selected to play national level games.

Playing football is a great source of entertainment and is a very engaging game throughout. It is
game which has many health benefits and is a good career option.

All the schools must encourage their students to play this game and must have a proper football
ground and necessary equipment for the benefit of students. This game helps in maintaining a
proper health along with concentration and discipline.