International tournaments
This quadrennial international football tournament for national teams is the most watched sporting event in the world, with an estimated 5 billion viewers in 2018.
World Cup
This club legend, known for his exceptional dribbling skills and iconic number 10 jersey, spent almost his entire career with one club, winning a record eight Ballon d'Ors and leading them to numerous domestic and international titles.
Nicknamed "The Theatre of Dreams," this iconic stadium is the home of a club known for its attacking flair and legendary manager Sir Alex Ferguson and the GOAT Cristiano Ronaldo
It's awarded when a player commits a serious foul play inside the penalty area, except for a deliberate handball
Penalty (Messi's favourite)
This international tournament, held for the first time in 1930, featured 13 teams.
World Cup
This international men's football championship is held every four years by the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) and contested by the national teams of all member associations.
Nicknamed "The One Club Man," this iconic defender holds the record for most appearances for a single club, spending his entire 25-year career there and becoming a symbol of loyalty and dedication.
Paolo Maldini
This stadium, nicknamed "The Yellow Wall," is known for its passionate atmosphere and fierce fan support, especially in the legendary Südtribüne (South Stand)
Borussia Dortmund
It happens when the ball crosses the sideline completely and goes out of play. It's taken by the team that did not last touch the ball before it went out.
Throw-in
This continental championship, established in 1960, was initially contested by four teams and eventually grew to include 24, with its most recent edition seeing its first-ever winter tournament.
Euros
This international football tournament for national teams is the oldest football tournament in the world, having been first played in 1916.
Copa America
This Argentine playmaker, nicknamed "El Pibe de Oro," is considered one of the greatest dribblers and passers of all time. He led his national team to an iconic World Cup victory and won numerous individual and team accolades throughout his career.
Nicknamed "Old Trafford South," this stadium is the home of Varcelona's greatest rival, a club known for its fierce La Liga and Champions League battles
Real Madrid
This occurs when an attacking player is closer to the opponent's goal line than both the ball and the second-to-last defending player (excluding the goalkeeper) at the moment the ball is played forward by a teammate.
Offside
This prestigious individual award, established in 1956, is presented annually to the player considered the best in the world, initially voted on by journalists from European publications.
Ballon d'Or
This international women's football championship, contested by the national teams of FIFA member associations, is the most prestigious tournament in women's football.
Women's World Cup
This revered goalkeeper is synonymous with his club's success, having played a pivotal role in their triumphs over many years. Known for his acrobatic saves, commanding presence, and unwavering commitment, he is widely regarded as one of the greatest goalkeepers of all time, earning the adoration of fans and respect of opponents alike.
Iker Casillas
This stadium, nicknamed "La Bombonera" (The Chocolate Box), is known for its unique asymmetrical design and its association with a club legend known for his "Hand of God" goal
Boca Juniors
It's shown to a player for unsporting behavior, dissent towards the referee, persistent infringement of the rules, or delaying the restart of play. Another one of these in the same game results in a red card and dismissal from the field.
Yellow card
This annual club competition, founded in 1955, originally featured 16 teams and is currently contested by Europe's top clubs, culminating in a final held at a neutral venue.
Champions League
This international beach soccer tournament is contested by national teams and is governed by the Beach Soccer Worldwide (BSWW).
Beach Soccer World Cup
This legendary coach transformed his club into a dominant force, revolutionizing the way the game was played and achieving unprecedented success. His tactical ingenuity, man-management skills, and unwavering determination propelled his team to numerous domestic and international honors, leaving an indelible mark on the club's history.
Sir Alex Ferguson
Nicknamed "San Siro" (after the district it's located in), this stadium is shared by two major Milanese clubs, one nicknamed "The Red and Black Devils" and the other known for its black and blue stripes
It's awarded when the goalkeeper releases the ball from their hands and it then goes out of play beyond the goal line. It is taken by the opposing team from inside the penalty area.
Goal kick
This single-elimination tournament, launched in 1871, is the oldest national football competition in the world, contested by professional and amateur English clubs.
FA Cup