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American Football

Sport

Fútbol americano, also known as American football, is a contact team sport played between two teams of eleven players each. The objective is to score points by carrying or throwing the ball into the end zone of the opponent's field. The sport originated in the United States in the mid-19th century and has since become one of the most popular sports in the country, with a massive following and professional leagues like the National Football League (NFL). The game is played on a rectangular field with goalposts at each end, and the team with possession of the ball is called the offense. The offense tries to advance the ball down the field by running with it or throwing it to teammates, while the opposing team, the defense, tries to stop them by tackling the ball carrier or intercepting passes. Points can be scored through rushing or passing touchdowns, field goals, or safeties. Fútbol americano requires a combination of physical strength, speed, and strategy, making it an exciting and challenging sport to play and watch.