Football is a sport involving two teams aiming to score by getting a ball into the opposing goal, primarily using feet but not exclusively (as hands are forbidden). The game is played on a rectangular field but and standard match lasts 90 minutes but this can vary. Chinese youth are very enthusiastic about football, with many participating in school football programs, idolizing stars like Lionel Messi. Football culture is widespread in China, with matches frequently broadcast on television, attracting a large audience.
