Soccer

Soccer

Soccer is a competitive sport usually played between two teams of 11 players with a spherical ball. The object of the game is to kick the ball into the opposing team's goal. Participants are not allowed to use their hands to touch the ball with the exception of throwing the ball back into play after it goes out of bounds.

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Elastico

Sports; Soccer

Soccer dribbling move whereby, with the use of the outside of one foot, the ball is first moved outwards and then snapped inwards with the inside of the foot. Key move of Ronaldinho.

Tiki-taka

Sports; Soccer

Style of play in soccer, commonly associated with Barcelona, characterised by short, quick passing and high levels of possession. It is often seen as an upgraded version of Johan Cruyff's "Total ...

Feyenoord

Sports; Soccer

Professional football club from Rotterdam, Netherlands. Winner of 14 Dutch championships, 11 Dutch cups, the 1970 European Cup, the 1970 Club World Cup, as well as two UEFA Cups in 1974 and 2002. ...

Panna

Sports; Soccer

The act of playing the ball between the opponent's legs, and remaining in possession afterwards. The British term for the move is a 'nutmeg' but panna is more widely used around the globe.

1. FC Nuremberg

Sports; Soccer

1. FC Nuremberg is a German association football club founded in 1900 in Nuremberg, Bavaria. After World War I, Nuremberg dominated the country's football,therefore going unbeaten in 104 official ...

Willian Borges da Silva

Sports; Soccer

Willian Borges da Silva or short Willian (born August 9, 1988 in Ribeirão Preto) is a Brazilian football player. He is currently playing as an attacking midfielder or winger for Russian club Anzhi ...