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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jules rimet trophy

Sports; Soccer

the trophy given to the World Cup winner between 1930 and 1970, after which it was permanently retired.

lead pass

Sports; Soccer

a pass sent ahead of a moving teammate to arrive at a location at the same time he does.

laws of the game

Sports; Soccer

the 17 main rules for soccer established by FIFA.

linesmen

Sports; Soccer

the 2 officials who assist the referee in making his decisions; they monitor the sidelines and goal lines to determine when a ball goes out of bounds and they carry a flag to signal their ...

linkmen

Sports; Soccer

see Midfielders.

lof

Sports; Soccer

a high-arcing kick. Also known as lob.

man-to-man

Sports; Soccer

a type of defense where each defender is assigned to mark a different forward from the other team; the most common type of defense for national-level teams.