News Articles for "Soccer"
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House Rules hammers The Block in ratings
House Rules has finally nailed The Block Sky High and the Socceroos have hoisted television minnow SBS well into the ratings Top 10.Australia's World Cup s...
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Sydney road renamed after soccer star Tim Cahill
Socceroos star Tim Cahill has been given a boost ahead of tomorrow night's Soccer World Cup qualifier, with the Premier Barry O'Farrell temporarily renamin...
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Search Results for "Soccer"
 An attacking player (No. 10) attempts to kick the ball past the opposing team's goalkeeper and between the goalposts to score a goal. |
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| Highest governing body | FIFA |
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| Nickname(s) | Football, soccer, footy/footie, "The beautiful game", "The world game", "The king sport" |
| First played | 19 December 1863 |
| Characteristics | |
| Contact | Yes |
| Team members | 11 per side |
| Mixed gender | Yes, separate competitions |
| Categorization | Team sport, ball sport |
| Equipment | Football (or soccer ball) |
| Venue | Football pitch (or soccer field) |
| Olympic | Yes, since the 1900 Olympics |
| Paralympic | Yes, 5-a-side since 2004 and 7-a-side since 1984 |
| Country or region | Worldwide |
