Soccer - Football
The modern game of soccer has a simple goal: kick or head the ball into the goal of your opponent "s team. Basically, there is also one simple rule: no one except the goalkeeper may use their hands to play the ball. In a soccer game there are two teams of 11 players, who try to score a point by kicking a ball into the opponents net. Soccer is played on a rectangular field with a net on each short side of the field.
Eleven members of each team defend their side of the field to prevent the ball from being forced into their goal, which results in a point, scored by the team kicking the ball. There are only three officials involved in the game: the referee and two linesmen.
The equipment used in soccer is also very simple "In addition to the field itself, all that is needed for a game is a ball. Each player wears padded shin guard made of hard plastic, covered by long socks, for protection during play.
A goalkeeper may also wear a special padded shirt and gloves to protect hands. A standard field, as regulated by the Federation International de Football Association (or FIFA), has a length between 100 and 130 yards, and a width of between 50 and 100 yards.
A soccer game begins with a kick-off in the center of the field. A coin is flipped to decide which team will kick-off. The other team kicks off at the start of the second half when the teams switch sides or nets. After a team scores the other team gets to kick-off in the center of the field.
After the beginning of the game the ball remains in play unless it crosses a goal line or a touch line. All players attempt to stop the ball from coming in their zone while at the same time trying to score a goal. A player may kick the ball into the net with any part of the body except the hands and arms.
If the ball goes out of bounds, the play is restarted with a corner kick, a goal kick or a throw-in. The referee decides what type to use. If the ball crosses the goal line and the defensive team touched it last then there is a corner kick by the offence. If the offence touches the ball last and crosses the goal line then it is a goal kick. A throw- in happens when the ball crosses the touch line. When it crosses the touch line, the team that did not touch it last, throws the ball in bounds. The ball is thrown over their head with two hands. Fouls are called when a player does not obey the rules and acts unsportsmanlike. When a foul is called, the opposite team receives either a penalty kick, a direct free kick or an indirect free kick.
For offenses such as shoving and tripping, either a direct free kick (offenses not in the goal box) or a penalty kick- (inside the goal box) is awarded. Both allow goals to be made directly from the kicks. If a minor offence is being committed, then an indirect free kick is given, from which a goal cannot be scored.
Most soccer games have 45-minute halves, and the clock is not stopped except for injuries or deliberate time wasting. In professional soccer, only three to five substitutions are allowed per half. Generally, more are allowed in lower leagues.
Children often play the sport in school as early as elementary school.
Many adults also play the sport. Soccer for many kids can be fun. Most children don "t think of soccer as work and often enjoy playing soccer. Adults also sometimes find soccer fun and even some adults have careers in the area as a professional soccer players.
As for me I like soccer very much. I like both watching it and playing it. It is my favorite kind of sport.
Text translation: Soccer - Football
The modern game of football has a simple goal: to kick or head the ball into the goal of your opponent's team. There is another simple rule: no one, except the goalkeeper, can use their hands to play the ball. Football is played by two teams of 11 players, each of whom is trying to score a goal into the opponent's goal. Football is played on a rectangular field with a goal on each short side of the field.
Eleven members of each team defend their side of the field and prevent an own goal from being scored, which is defended for one point to the scoring team. The game is played by a panel of three judges: a field judge and two line judges.
The equipment used in football is also very simple. In addition to the field itself, all that is needed to play is a ball. Each player wears shin pads made of hard plastic and covered with gaiters for protection during the game.
The goalkeeper (goalkeeper) may also wear a special extra shirt and gloves to protect his hands. The football field, according to the standards of the International Federation of Football Associations (or FIFA), is 100 to 130 yards long and 50 to 100 yards wide.
The game of football begins with a pass in the center of the field. With a coin toss, they decide whose team will start first. The other team starts the game at the beginning of the second half when the teams switch sides or goals. After a team scores a goal, the other team must pass in the middle of the field to start the game.
Once the game has started, the ball remains in play until it crosses the goalkeeper line or the field line. All players try to stop the ball from entering their area while trying to score a goal at the same time. A player can score a goal with any part of the body, except for the arms.
If the ball goes out of bounds, play begins again with a corner kick, free kick or side throw. The field judge decides which type of face-off to use. If the ball crosses the sideline at the goal and the defending team touches the ball last, then a corner kick is awarded to the attacking team. If the attacking team touched the ball last and it went out of the field, then a free kick is awarded. The throw-in is taken when the ball crosses the touchline. When the ball crosses the touchline, the team that did not last touch the ball puts the ball into play. The ball is thrown with both hands from behind the head. Violation is the behavior of a player who does not follow the rules of the game and behaves "not in a sporty way." When a violation occurs, the opposing team is entitled to a penalty, free kick or free kick.
For offenses such as pushing and tripping, a penalty kick on goal (outside the goalkeeper's area) or a penalty kick (inside the goalkeeper's area) is awarded. In both cases, it is permitted to score a goal directly from a free kick. If a minor offense is committed, a free kick will be awarded, from which a goal cannot be scored.
Most football games have 45 minute periods, with time only stopped when a player is injured or deliberately "wasting" time. In professional football, only three out of five substitutions are allowed during one period. In general, more substitutions are allowed in the lower leagues.
Children often play football as early as elementary school.
Many adults also play it. Football for many children is just fun. Most children do not think of football as a job and often enjoy playing football. Adults also sometimes find it fun to play football, and some of them even make their career as a professional football player.
As for me, I really love football. I love to watch and play it. This is my favorite sport.
| Players | |
| RUSSIAN NAME | TRANSLATION |
| player | player |
| goalkeeper / goalkeeper | goal keeper |
| defender | back |
| midfielder / midfielder | halfback |
| cleaner | sweeper |
| striker / forward | forward |
| center forward / center forward | center forward |
| left winger | left wing |
| right winger | right wing |
| playmaker | playmaker |
| main squad player | a player in the team |
| reserve player | substitute |
| sit in stock | to be on the bench |
| The game | |
| RUSSIAN NAME | TRANSLATION |
| field judge / referee | referee |
| main judge | main referee |
| side / line judge / linesman | linesman |
| whistle | whistle |
| beginning of the game | the kick off |
| first time | the first half |
| break | half time |
| second half | the second half |
| added time | added time |
| final whistle | the final whistle |
| ball | the ball |
| Gates | the goal |
| barbell | the goalpost |
| crossbar | the crossbar |
| crosspiece | the top angle |
| net | the net |
| ball in the net | the ball is in the net |
| center of field | the center spot |
| center line | the center line |
| penalty area | the penalty area |
| goalkeeper | the 6 yard box |
| checkbox | the flag |
| out | out |
| out-of-bounds ball | the ball is out |
| ball in play | the ball is in play |
| offside / offside | offside |
| Goal | a goal |
| score a goal | to score a goal |
| no goal | no goal |
| penalty / penalty kick | penalty kick |
| hit a penalty | to take a penalty |
| hit a free kick | to take a free kick |
| free kick | indirect free kick |
| free kick | free kick |
| goal kick | a goal kick |
| corner kick | a corner |
| give a corner | to take a corner |
| throw out | to throw in |
| throw-in | a throw in |
| check | the score |
| victory | victory |
| defeat | a defeat |
| draw | a draw |
| wall | a wall |
| wall of five | a five-man wall |
| ricochet | a deflection |
| make a canopy / hang | to bend the ball |
| Game skill | |
| RUSSIAN NAME | TRANSLATION |
| tactics | tactics |
| workout | training |
| warm-up | warming-up |
| training process | the training process |
| Technics | technique |
| technical skill | technical skill |
| dribbling | dribbling |
| feint | a dummy |
| ball tackle | a tackle |
| pass / pass | a pass |
| pass / pass | to pass |
| play personally with / patronize | to mark someone |
| boost the pace of the game | to speed up the game |
| speed up the game | to speed up the game |
| slow down the pace of the game | to slow down the game |
| play contract | to play counterattacking football |
| play outdoor football | to play open football |
| play to hold an account | to close the game down |
| play offensively | to play attacking football |
| play defense | to play defensively |
| Blows | |
| RUSSIAN NAME | TRANSLATION |
| hit | a kick |
| lumbago | a center |
| sweep | to center the ball |
| headbutt | a header |
| play with your head | to head the ball |
| head play | heading the ball |
| play with hand | to handle the ball |
| hand play | handball |
| take the ball to the chest | to chest the ball |
| handle the ball | to keep the ball |
| hit the cheek | to kick with the inside of the foot |
| hit with a speck / toe | to toe the ball |
| hit the heel | to backheel |
| hit by a Swede | to kick with the outside of the foot |
Glossary in English
| ENGLISH FOOTBALL VOCABULARY | |
| TERM | EXPLANATION |
| a match | two teams playing against each other in a 90-minute game of football |
| a pitch | the area where footballers play a match |
| a referee | the person who makes sure that the players follow the rules. Normally wears a black shirt and shorts, and has a whistle |
| a linesman (referee "s assistant) | the person whose main duty it is to indicate with a flag when the ball has gone out of play or when a player is offside |
| a goalkeeper | the player in goal who has to stop the ball from crossing the goal-line. The only player who is allowed to handle the ball during open play |
| a defender | a player who plays in the part of the football team which tries to prevent the other team from scoring goals, e.g. "Kolo Toure is a defender and plays in defense for Arsenal and Ivory Coast". |
| a midfielder | a midfielder - a player who plays mainly in the middle part of the pitch (or midfield), e.g. Michael Essien is a midfielder and plays in midfield for Chelsea and Ghana |
| an attacker | also called a forward; a player whose duty it is to score goals, e.g. Samuel Eto "o is an attacker and plays in attack for Barcelona and Cameroon |
| a skipper | the player who leads a team, also called the captain |
| a substitute | a player who sits on the bench ready to replace another team-mate on the pitch. Can also be used as a verb, e.g. the manager was not happy with his attacker and substituted him after 60 minutes |
| a manager | the person in charge of a team and responsible for training, new players and transfers. For example, Alex Ferguson is the manager of Manchester United |
| a foul | a violation of the rules. For example, if a player other than the goalkeeper handles the ball in the penalty box (or penalty area) it is a foul and a penalty is given to the other team |
| a booking | a yellow card shown to a player by the referee for a serious foul. Two bookings or yellow cards result in a red card or sending-off |
| full-time | the point of the game when the referee blows the final whistle and the match is over. Normally after 90 minutes and any added injury or stoppage time |
| injury time | also called stoppage time, added minutes at the end of the regular playing time at half-time or full-time. Entirely at the referee "s discretion and normally indicated by an official on the sideline (or touchline) |
| extra time | if a match has no winner at full-time, 2 x 15 minutes of extra time may be played in some competitions |
| offside | in a position which is not allowed by the rules of the game, i.e. when an attacking player is closer to the opposing team "s goal-line at the moment the ball is passed to him or her than the last defender apart from the goalkeeper |
| the score | the record of goals that indicates who is winning. The final score is the result that decides who has won the match. Can also be used as a verb, e.g. the attacker scored a beautiful goal |
| to concede | to allow a goal in, the opposite of scoring a goal. For example, Ghana conceded only four goals in the World Cup qualifying group 2 |
| a goal | a successful attempt at scoring achieved by putting the ball over the goal line into the goal past the goalkeeper. For example, Gyan Asamoah has scored a beautiful goal for Ghana |
| an own goal | a goal scored accidentally by a member of the defending team that counts in favor of the attacking team |
| the lead | when a team scores first it is "in the lead", i.e. winning the match at the point of scoring. For example, Fabrice Akwa "s early goal gave Angola the lead after 72 minutes but the final score was 1-1 (one all) |
| an equalizer | a goal that cancels out the opposing team "s lead and leaves the match tied or drawn. Can also be used as a verb, e.g. Marouan Chamakh equalized for Morocco after 40 minutes and brought the score level |
| to win | a match in which a team is victorious and beats the other team. A win normally gives the winning team three points, the losing team does not get any points. More commonly used as a verb, e.g. Brazil won the World Cup in 2002 |
| a draw | a match that ends in a tie, i.e. has no winner or loser. The teams get one point each for a draw. Can also be used as a verb, e.g. Congo drew 0-0 (nil all) with Senegal in June |
| a defeat | a match that is lost, the opposite of a win. For example, Sudan suffered a home defeat to Zambia in September 2002 |
| to knock out | to eliminate another team from a competition. For example, in the last World Cup Brazil knocked out England in the quarter-finals |
| a penalty shoot-out | in a knock-out competition, a penalty shoot-out takes place if a match is a draw after full-time or extra-time. Five players from each team take a penalty each, and if the score is still level after that, one player from each team takes a penalty in turn, in order to decide who wins the match |
| a goal difference | If team A has scored four goals and team B one, the goal difference is three |
| a head-to-head | a way of deciding which team is ranked higher if two teams are level (or equal) on points. For example, if team A and B both have six points, but team A beat team B in the head-to-head game, team A will be ranked above team B |
| a play-off | an extra match to decide which of two or more teams should go through to the next round. For example, Australia beat Uruguay on penalties in a play-off to qualify for the World Cup 2006 |
| the away-goal rule | in some competitions, e.g. the UEFA Champions "League, a rule that rewards teams for scoring away from home over two legs (or matches). For example, in 2005 AC Milan beat PSV Eindhoven 2-0 at home (in Milan) but lost 1-3 away in Holland. So both teams had scored three goals and conceded three goals, but because AC Milan had scored a goal away from home it went through to the Champions "League final on the away-goal rule |
| to kick | to hit something, or somebody, with your foot. In football, the players kick the ball. |
| to shoot | to kick the ball towards the net at one end of the pitch (the goal) in an attempt to score a goal |
| the kick-off | the first kick of the game when two players from the same team in the center circle play the ball and start the match. Also the first kick after half-time or after a goal has been scored |
| a goal-kick | a kick taken from the 6-yard line by the defending team after the ball has been put over the goal line by the attacking team |
| a free-kick | the kick awarded to a team by the referee after a foul has been committed against it |
| a penalty | a free shot at goal from 12 yards (11 meters or the penalty spot) awarded by the referee to a team after a foul has been committed in the penalty area |
| a corner | a kick from the corner flag awarded to the attacking team when the ball has crossed the gaol-line (or byline) after last being touched by a player of the defending team |
| a throw-in | a throw is taken from the sideline (or touchline) after the ball has gone out of play. The only time a player can handle the ball without committing a foul |
| a pass | a kick of the ball from one player to another. Can also be used as a verb, e.g. the defender passed the ball to the midfielder |
| a cross | a pass from the side of the pitch into the penalty area in an attempt to find an attacker and score a goal. Can also be used as a verb, e.g. the defender crossed the ball into the penalty area |
| a one-two | a passing move in which player 1 passes the football to player 2, who immediately passes it back to player 1 |
| a header | the "shot" that occurs when a player touches and guides the ball with his or her head. For example, El Hadji Djouf scored with a fine header. Can also be used as a verb, e.g. the defender headed the ball back to the goalkeeper |
| a backheel | a kick where the ball is hit with the heel (or the back) of the foot. Can also be used as a verb, e.g. Nwankwo Kanu back-heeled the ball to Thierry Henry |
| to volley | to kick a moving ball from the air before it hits the ground. Can also be used as a noun, e.g. Jay Jay Okocha "s beautifully-struck volley beat the goalkeeper at the near post |
| a clearance | a defensive kick that is intended to put the ball out of danger, e.g. Peter Odemwingie "s clearance went out of play for a throw-in |
| one-touch football | an often admiring reference to a style of football in which a team can pass the ball quickly from one player to another without the need to control it with more than one touch |
| the long-ball game | an often disapproving reference to a style of football in which a team prefers to play long balls in the hope that an attacking player will get them, flick them on or score |
| keep possession | to be able to keep the ball and prevent the opposing team from touching it. The opposite of "lose possession" or "give the ball away" |
| they are dangerous on the counter-attack | referring to a team that can switch quickly from defense to attack and score goals in that way |
| put eleven men behind the ball | referring to a team that defends with all the players and is not very interested in scoring goals. For example, many visiting teams put eleven men behind the ball and are happy with a 0-0 draw when they play Real Madrid at the Bernabeu stadium |
| send the keeper the wrong way | refers to the way in which a player can fool the goalkeeper and pretend to shoot at one side of the goal while the ball goes in another direction. This expression is used often during penalties |
| a clinical finish | referring to a well-placed, controlled shot from a scoring position that ends in a goal. For example, Tunisia "s Hatem Trabelsi controlled the pass and scored with a clinical finish |
| his / her first touch let him / her down | this means a player was unable to control the ball (or pass) with his or her first touch and as a result lost precious time or even possession |
| they are strong in the air | referring to a team that has a lot of (tall) players who can head the ball very well. As a result, they are strong in the air, may prefer the long-ball game, and score a lot of goals with headers while not conceding any or many headed goals themselves |
| they have a big physical presence | referring to a team that has a lot of big and physically strong players and, as a result, prefers a very robust style of play. For example, Bolton Wanderers have a big physical presence and are a difficult team to beat in the Premiership |
| the goalkeeper is quick off his / her line | referring to a goalkeeper who is fast and makes quick (and normally correct) decisions as to when to leave the goal in order to prevent an attacking player from reaching a pass or cross |
| that shot stung the goalkeeper "s palms | referring to a shot on goal that is so hard that the goalkeeper might well have felt pain when he / she stopped it with his / her hands |
| a prolific goal scorer | referring to a player, normally a striker, who scores or has scored a lot of goals. For example, Henrik Larsson is a prolific goal scorer for Sweden |
| the foul earned him / her a suspension | referring to a foul that is punished by a yellow or red card and results in the player being banned from playing in the next game (s). For example, the two-footed tackle earned the defender a suspension and he will miss the next game |
| put it in the back of the net | to score a goal, e.g. Nigeria and Middlesbrough striker Aiyegbeni Yakubu controlled the cross and calmly put it in the back of the net |
| man on! | shout during a football match to warn a team-mate that a player of the other team is right behind. Often a call to pass the ball quickly |
| a nutmeg | a trick or technique in which a player passes the ball through an opponent "s legs and then collects it from the other side. Can also be used as a verb, e.g. the attacker nutmegged the defender |
| bang it in the mixer! | a shout to encourage a player to play a long ball into the penalty area (i.e. the "mixer") in the hope that an attacking player will get on the end of it and score |
| we was robbed | an expression to signal that a defeat was unjust, possibly due to an injustice committed by somebody else. For example, we was robbed by the ref (the referee) |
| s / he "s got a sweet left foot | referring to a player who is very skilful at kicking the ball with her / his left foot (the majority of footballers play with their right foot) |
| s / he pulled off a great save | referring to a very strong, quick or acrobatic stop of a shot by the goalkeeper |
| they hit the woodwork | the crossbar or the post of the goal. This expression means a team kicked the ball against the crossbar or post and was very unlucky not to score |
| they got stuck in | referring to a team whose players showed a lot of determination and fought very hard during a match |
| s / he ran the defense ragged | referring to an attacking player who made the defense work very hard and made the defenders look uncomfortable or unprofessional |
| s / he "s got a lot of pace | this player is very fast |
| the goalkeeper made a howler | this means the goalkeeper made a very basic mistake (and probably let in a goal) |
| to switch play | to change direction of play and pass the ball from one side of the pitch to the other. For example, she switched play from left to right wing (the left-hand side of the pitch to the right-hand-side) |
| s / he made a nuisance of herself / himself | referring to a player, normally a striker, who fought very hard and used his physical presence to put the defenders under pressure and forced them to make mistakes |
| it "s a game of two halves | an expression referring to the fact that a football match can change unexpectedly over 90 minutes, and especially between the first half and second half of the match |
Football ... The game of millions, the king of sports, the favorite pastime of a huge number of people on the planet - whether it is watching a match in a club with friends, kicking a ball in the yard or professional training. In the midst of the 20th FIFA World Cup in Brazil, we decided to talk to you about this sporting phenomenon that attracts more and more fans every year - and, of course, in English!
First of all, we propose to take a look at the basic football and football-related vocabulary necessary to understand television coverage of a match in English or to maintain small talk about yesterday's game with like-minded fans.
Today we will not look for easy ways and will not follow the habit of first giving all the words on the topic, and then testing knowledge. I propose to train your linguistic guess and complete the matching task:
Test
Speaking Football
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Now let's check how it is correct. For clarity, we will use one of the common ways of memorizing words - a diagram called Mind map or, as it is also called, Spidergram.
Elements of the game
For more sophisticated fans, more advanced vocabulary. We have collected it in one tablet.
Extra time
Well, and for fans of the "catch phrase", a few football idioms:
- Level playing field- equal conditions (games or some kind of activity), sometimes used in the meaning of "fair competition".
EU must provide a level playing field for all its member countries. - The European Union must provide a level playing field for all participating countries.
- A political football- subject of controversy and controversy.
Smoking ban is a real political football in our country. - The ban on smoking is a matter of serious controversy in our country.
- To blow the whistle on someone- to snitch on someone, for example, the police.
The police caught one guy who then blew the whistle on all the rest. - The police detained one guy, who then handed over all the others.
- To move the goalposts- change the rules during the game for personal purposes.
The government is moving the goalposts again by lobbying a new law on VAT. - The government is again changing the rules as the game progresses, lobbying for a new VAT law.
- To score an own goal- "score into your own goal", unintentionally harm yourself.
You really scored an own goal when you signed up a new contract without reading it. “You hurt yourself when you signed a new contract without reading it.
- To kick something off- “drop the ball”, start something.
This is our first meeting to kick off the new project and to estimate how much time it needs to be done. - We are meeting for the first time to start a new project and estimate how long it will take to complete it.
- To kick someone around- to treat someone without respect, rudely.
I am fed up with Fred's habit of kicking me around - I'm fed up with Fred's habit of treating me badly.
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Topic: Modern Football - Sport or Business?
Topic: Modern football - sport or business?
Football is one of the most popular sport games all over the world. It is played by children and adults outdoors as a leisure activity or in gyms as a part of physical training lessons. Football competitions of district and city levels are a regular practice. Many schools, colleges, universities, municipal organizations and even private companies have their own football teams. Crowds of people come to the playing grounds and stadiums to support their team. Amateur players do their best and finally win the competition. Supporters express sincere joy when their team wins, and bitter sorrow when it loses.
Football is one of the most popular sports games all over the world. It is played by children and adults outdoors during their leisure time or in gyms for physical education lessons. Regional and city football competitions are a regular practice. Many schools, colleges, universities, city organizations and even private companies have their own soccer teams. Crowds of people come to playgrounds and stadiums to support their team. Amateur players do their best to advance to the next round and ultimately win the competition. The fans express genuine joy when their team wins and bitter disappointment when they lose.
Specialized football academies teach young sportsmen how to play football proficiently. At the age of 16 the most talented and hardworking of them can be employed by local or foreign football clubs. Professional sportsmen start getting a salary. Their life becomes limited by an employment contract and their main duty is to master their skills and keep fit to be able to play in the most prestigious championships. Every professional athlete dreams about winning the national and world championship competition and win the cup of Europe or Champions League.
Specialized football academies teach young athletes how to play football at a professional level. At the age of 16, the most talented and hardworking ones can be recruited by local or foreign football clubs. Professional athletes are starting to get paid. Their life is limited by the framework of an employment contract, and their main responsibility is to develop their skills and maintain good physical shape so that they can play in the most prestigious championships. Every professional athlete dreams of winning national and world championships and winning the Europa League Cup or Champions League.
However, professional football is not only a matter of self-fulfillment and satisfaction. Every big achievement is a possibility to earn much money. Famous players are rich and they can easily buy a luxury car or a house. In addition, the enormous capital is operated in the football industry. It is attractive not only for sportsmen but for coaches and player’s agents as well. Big profits can be obtained within a short period of time by some individuals. That is why some people think that football is more commerce than sport. But in my opinion, football is mainly a spectacular sport game. Business matters are of secondary importance.
However, professional football is not only a matter of self-realization and satisfaction. Every great achievement is an opportunity to make a lot of money. Notable players are rich and they can buy luxury cars or houses with ease. In addition, huge capital flows in the football industry. It is attractive not only for athletes, but also for coaches and football agents. Individuals can generate large incomes within a short period of time. This is why some people think that football is more of a commerce than a sport. But, in my opinion, football is, first of all, an entertaining sports game. Business matters are of secondary importance.
Employment in a prime-league football club owned by a successful business person or a big corporation is really a “lucky chance” for players. In addition to a high salary and generous bonuses, young men can be sold to a foreign or domestic club on more beneficial labor conditions. Athletes who have regular practice and big achievements are usually. It brings more fame and money.
Working for a premier league football club, owned by a successful businessman or a large corporation, is truly a “lucky chance” for footballers. In addition to high wages and generous bonuses, young people can be sold to a foreign or other domestic championship club under better working conditions. Athletes with regular practice and great achievements, as a rule, are called up to the national team. This brings even more popularity and cash income.
Coaching is also a very prestigious and well-paid activity. A team's performance coach's proficiency and reputation. His task is to develop the efficient training program, plan a strategy for each game, and boost their moral. Real professionals are capable to bring a team to the top positions. Such persons are much respected and their remuneration is usually very high. Players' agents get a fee for each transfer or employment contract signed by his client. The amounts are so large that they can be compared with the cost of commercial contracts.
Coaching is also very prestigious and well paid. The performance of the team essentially depends on the qualifications and reputation of the head coach. Its mission is to develop an effective training program, plan a strategy for each game, place players in the right positions and raise their morale. Real professionals are able to lead the team to the very heights. Such people are highly respected and paid great rewards. Football agents receive a fee for every transfer or employment contract signed by their client. The amounts are so large that they can be compared to the value of commercial contracts.
Someone might also note can get incomes from selling souvenirs, scarves, replicas of playing kits, season tickets, and TV commercial rights. However finances, obtained form all commercial activities can hardly be enough for covering all expenditures: construction and maintenance of a home stadium, membership contributions, salaries, regular trips, accommodation and medical treatment for players. To avoid the situation, when expenditures are higher than earnings, several years ago FIFA established a “financial fair play” rule. Unprofitable clubs are not allowed to participate in professional competitions. It proves that football is not a profitable business. People or organizations that buy a football club do it because they love a game of football. They consider it a spectacular team performance that brings bright emotions and creates an amazing atmosphere at the stadium.
Some may also point out that the owner of a football club can generate income from the sale of souvenirs, scarves, reproductions of playing uniforms, season tickets, and television commercial rights. However, the funds generated from all commercial activities are hardly enough to cover all the costs: building and maintaining a home stadium, membership fees, salaries, regular travel, accommodation and treatment of players. In order to avoid a situation where costs exceed profits, FIFA established the "Financial Fair Play" rules a few years ago. Losing clubs are not allowed to compete in professional competitions. This proves that football is not a profitable business. The people or organizations that buy a football club do it because they love football. They consider it to be a spectacular team game that evokes vivid emotions and creates an amazing atmosphere in the stadium.
A game that for many has long since grown into something sacred. It's like a whole religion. Nowhere in the whole world are there such loyal and sometimes insane fans as in football. Some consider it a matter of life and death, if not more important! They talk about him, play him, watch him and wait for him, and very seriously. Let "s discuss this ball kicking game!
Essay on About football
"Football is like life - it requires perseverance, self-denial, hard work, sacrifice, dedication and respect for authority." - Vince Lombardi
So, let’s talk about one of the most popular sport games all over the world - Football.
It is the national sport of most European and Latin-American countries.
Millions of people play football. It "s even in the Olympics! Games similar to football were played in China as early as 400 ВС. Egyptians played some kind of football too and kicking the ball was involved. In about 200 AD Roman citizens played a game in which two teams tried to score by advancing a ball across a line on the field. Theу passed it to each other, but never kicked it. During the 1800 "s the people of England played a game similar to football. Many rules have changed since then.
Modern football has grown to a global scale, including men "s and women" s teams, the World Cups and European Championship competitions, that take place every four years. Also, there are League of Champions and FIFA Cup competitions which take place every year in Europe.
Nowadays there are two types of football: European and American. By the way, in America european football is called soccer. A soccer team is composed of 11 players: a goalkeeper, backs, half-backs and forwards. The captain of the team is usually the oldest or the best player. The football pitch should be between 100 and 130 meters long and between 50 and 100 meters wide. It "s divided into two halves by the halfway line. In the middle of the field, there is a center circle and goals at each end of the field with the penalty areas. There is a penalty spot inside such area and a penalty arc outside of it.A game of football usually lasts for one and a half hour.At halftime, the teams change ends.The aim of each team is to score as many goals as possible.
Essay on the topic About football
"Football is like life - it requires perseverance, self-denial, hard work, sacrifice, dedication and respect for authority." - Vince Lombardi
So let's talk about one of the most popular sports games around the world - soccer.
It is the national sport of most European and Latin American countries. Millions of people play football. It is even at the Olympics! Games like soccer were played in China as early as 400 BC. The Egyptians also played a kind of soccer that involved kicking the ball. Around AD 200, the people of Rome split into two teams and tried to run the ball across the line onto the field. They passed it to each other, but never hit with that ball. During the 1800s, the British played a game similar to football. Since then, many of the rules have changed.
Modern football has grown globally, including men's and women's teams, as well as World and European Championships, which are held every four years. There are also Champions League and FIFA games that take place every year in Europe.
Today there are two types of football: European and American. By the way, in America, European football is called soccer. European football team consists of 11 players: goalkeeper, defenders, midfielders and forwards. The team captain is usually the oldest or best player. The football field must be 100 to 130 meters long and 50 to 100 meters wide. It is divided into two halves along the midline. There is a central circle in the middle of the field, and on each side there is a gate, in front of which there are penalty areas. This square has a penalty spot and an arc outside of it. A soccer game usually lasts an hour and a half. During the break, the teams change sides of the court. The goal of each team is to score as many goals as possible.
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