This document discusses the history and rules of football/soccer. It provides details on the origins of the sport in Scotland in 1872. It notes that a standard team has 11 players including one goalkeeper. It also lists the different player positions and describes some of the major football leagues including the Spanish La Liga, English Premier League, and Italian Serie A. The author's favorite team is Futbol Club Barcelona and their favorite players are Messi and Villa. They have worn the number 17 shirt in honor of Pedrito from Barcelona and have played defender for FC Vilamalla since age eight.