I used to play soccer as a kid and loved it, it is also known as association football. 
I've never played it, but I've seen it being played at the park - it looks like it might be fun!
It is the most popular sport in the world being played in over 200 countries by 250 millions payers, 
Holy cow, that's a lot of players!  There must be a lot of tournaments then?
You could say that. Soccer is governed by FIFA ( International Federation of Association Football) and they are in charge of organizing the World Cup every year.
I don't know how well I'd do at soccer - I'd always be wanting to pick up the ball with my hands, and I think that's frowned on!
of football codes, which emerged from various ball games played worldwide since antiquity. The modern game traces its origins to 1863 when the Laws of the Game were originally codified in England by The Football Association.
Players are not allowed to touch the ball with hands or arms while it is in play, except for the goalkeepers within the penalty area. Other players mainly use their feet to strike or pass the ball, but may also use any other part of their body except the hands and the arms. The team that
Women's association football
Women's association football, usually known as women's football or women's soccer, is the most prominent team sport played by women around the globe. It is played at the professional level in numerous countries throughout the world and 176 national teams participate internationally.
The history of women's football has seen major competitions being launched at both the national and international levels. Women's football has faced many struggles throughout its history. Although its first golden age occurred in the United Kingdom in the early 1920s