Football - Fußball

World of Football - Welt des Fußballs

Football - Fußball

Football, known as soccer in the United States and Canada, is a popular sport played by two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball. It is the most widely played and watched sport in the world, enjoyed by millions at all levels, from amateur to professional. The objective of the game is to score by getting the ball into the opposing goal.

Geschichte des Fußballs

Football has ancient origins, but the modern version of the game began in England in the 19th century. The Football Association was founded in 1863, which standardized the rules of the game and made it more organized. Since then, football has grown in popularity and has spread across the globe.

Regeln

The basic rules of football are simple. The game is played on a rectangular field with a goal at each end. The main rule is that players other than the goalkeepers may not intentionally touch the ball with their hands or arms while it is in play. The match is played in two 45-minute halves with a 15-minute break in between.

Wichtige Turniere

FIFA-Weltmeisterschaft - The international championship held every four years.
UEFA Champions League - An annual competition for European football clubs.
Copa América - The main national teams competition in South America.
Afrikanischer Nationenpokal - The premier national team competition in Africa.

Vokabel-Quiz: Teste Dein Wissen

Leicht

Was ist das Ziel im Fußball? (Goal erzielen) (!Den Ball halten) (!Fouls vermeiden) (!Auswechselspieler einsetzen)

Was bedeutet "FIFA"? (Fédération Internationale de Football Association) (!Federation of International Football Associations) (!Football International Federation Association) (!International Federation of Association Football)

Welche Farbe hat in der Regel ein Fußball? (Black and white) (!Red and blue) (!Green and yellow) (!Pink and purple)

Wie lange dauert ein normales Fußballspiel? (90 minutes) (!60 minutes) (!120 minutes) (!80 minutes)

Welcher Spieler darf den Ball mit den Händen berühren? (Goalkeeper) (!Midfielder) (!Defender) (!Striker)

Standard

Who organizes the World Cup? (FIFA) (!UEFA) (!CONMEBOL) (!CAF)

In welchem Turnier spielen europäische Klubmannschaften? (UEFA Champions League) (!Copa América) (!African Cup of Nations) (!FIFA World Cup)

Which color is often used for alternative soccer uniforms? (Schwarz) (!Grau) (!Hellblau) (!Lila)

Wie viele Spieler inklusive Torwart darf eine Mannschaft auf dem Feld haben? (Eleven) (!Ten) (!Twelve) (!Nine)

What is a common result in a tightly contested football match? (Unentschieden) (!Hoher Sieg) (!Klare Niederlage) (!Spielabbruch)

Schwer

Which term is used to describe a situation where no goals are scored in a match? (Scoreless draw) (!High scoring) (!Goal rush) (!Winning streak)

What is the maximum number of substitutions allowed in official FIFA matches? (Three) (!Four) (!Two) (!Unlimited)

Which event is known as the most prestigious club competition in South American football? (Copa Libertadores) (!Copa América) (!CONCACAF Champions League) (!UEFA Europa League)

Who is known for the "Hand of God" goal in World Cup history? (Diego Maradona) (!Pelé) (!Lionel Messi) (!Cristiano Ronaldo)

What is a "derby" in football terminology? (Match between rival teams) (!Night game) (!Final match of a tournament) (!Youth team match)