Football(soccer)


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Men’s Football was a demonstration event at the first modern Olympic Games in Athens 1896. But it wasn't until the London 1908 Games that it became a medal sport. At Barcelona 1992, professional players were allowed to take part in the Games for the first time. The rules were changed to make it an Under-23 event, with three players over this age allowed in every team. Women’s Football has no age limits and appeared at the Games for the first time in Atlanta 1996.

**How to Play** Football is played on an outdoor grass pitch by two teams of 11 players. The aim of the game is to score a goal by putting the ball in the other team’s goal. The team that scores the most goals wins. Only the goalkeepers on each team are allowed to touch the ball with their hands. The other players use their feet, head and body to move it around the pitch. Matches are played over 90 minutes with two 45-minute halves. || include component="backlinks" page="Football(soccer)" limit="10"