Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a team sport played between two teams of eleven players, and is widely considered to be the most popular sport in the world.[1][2][3] It is a football variant played on a rectangular grass or artificial turf field, with a goal in the centre of each of the short ends. The object of the game is to score by manoeuvring the ball into the opposing goal. In general play, the goalkeepers are the only players allowed to use their hands or arms to propel the ball; the rest of the team usually use their feet to kick the ball into position, occasionally using their torso or head to intercept a ball in midair. The team that scores the most goals by the end of the match wins. If the score is tied at the end of the game, either a draw is declared or the game goes into extra time and/or a penalty shootout, depending on the format of the competition.

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Maradona closes door on Riquelme return

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Diego Maradona has put an end to a growing campaign for the return to the Argentina team of playmaker Juan Roman Riquelme.
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Terry will play against Everton on Wednesday

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Chelsea captain John Terry will play against Everton on Wednesday after recovering from the minor leg injury he suffered in Sunday's win over Arsenal.
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IVORY COAST GETS ANGRIER WITH EACH DIDIER DROGBA EPL GOAL

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Ivory Coast fans are still stewing over their countries early exit from the African Nations Cup. The Elephants were the favorites to take home the title with a loaded squad that features players in big time leagues around the globe. Their super star Didier Drogba, of Chelsea, is now...
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Wenger hits out after Ballack comments

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Arsene Wenger has brushed aside a broadside from Michael Ballack over his grudging praise for Chelsea in the wake of their win over Arsenal at the weekend. Chelsea midfielder Ballack has accused the Arsenal boss of making excuses for his side…</p
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Beckham pledges love for United

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(GSM) – David Beckham still has warm feelings for Manchester United. The English midfielder is set to face his former club when his club Milan meets United in the next stage of the Champions League. Beckham left the Red Devils…</p
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Ribery Says Bayern Munich Lag Behind European Elite

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French star Franck Ribery has spoken about his future with Bayern Munich and the club’s current status in comparison with the elite clubs across Europe. Ribery had a an impressive first season and a decent second season with the Bavarians yet has only made nine appearances in...
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