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Boolu-afesegba An attacking player (No. 10) attempts to kick the ball past the goalkeeper and between the goalposts to score a goal |
| Highest governing body | FIFA |
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| Nickname(s) | Football, soccer, futbol, footy/footie, "the beautiful game" |
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| First played | Mid-19th century England |
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| Characteristics |
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| Contact | Yes |
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| Team members | 11 per side |
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| Mixed gender | Yes, separate competitions |
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| Categorization | Team sport, ball sport |
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| Equipment | Football |
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| Venue | Football pitch |
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| Olympic | 1900 |
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