Soccer, also known as football in many countries outside North America, is a team sport played between two teams of eleven players each. The objective of the game is to score goals by getting a spherical ball into the opposing team’s net, which is achieved primarily through kicking the ball. Players use their feet, head, and torso to control the ball, but only the goalkeeper is allowed to use their hands and only within the penalty area. The game is played on a rectangular field, known as a pitch, with a goal at each end.
Soccer is governed by a set of rules known as the Laws of the Game, established by the International Football Association Board (IFAB). The game consists of two halves of 45 minutes each, with additional time added for stoppages. It is one of the world’s most popular sports, played and watched by millions, with professional leagues and international competitions such as the FIFA World Cup. Soccer promotes teamwork, skill development, and cardiovascular fitness and has a significant cultural and social impact globally.
Wojciech Szczesny found peace in retirement on Marbella's shores before being called back to top-tier football. Barcelona's need for an experienced goalkeeper came after Marc-André ter Stegen's injury, leading Szczesny…