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Soccer Equipment

Soccer is the most popular sport in the world . Soccer is played just about everywhere; from New York to St. Petersburg, people are lacing up their cleats   and fastening their shinguards

The Kit

The kit, or uniform, for most soccer games is composed of cleats shinguards a jersey shorts and long socks   that are pulled over the shinguards Most players wear socks jerseys and shorts   in their team colors. The goalie is required to wear a distinctly different uniform so they are easily recognized by other players. Goalies, or goalkeepers, usually wear goalkeeping gloves as they are the only players allowed to touch the ball in any way with their hands.

The World Cup

The World Cup is a the largest competition in soccer. Unlike most other competitions in sports, the World Cup takes place over four years. The 2006 World Cup took place in Germany. In 2010, the World Cup will be held in South Africa.

Popular Soccer Video Games

Related Guides

Balls

Cleats

Shinguards

Team Merchandise


Shorts  

Socks  

Jerseys  

Goal Nets  

Video Games

International Resources

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FR: Guide du Foot