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  2. Goalkeeper (association football) - Wikipedia

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    The goalkeeper (sometimes written as goal-keeper, abbreviated as GK, keeper, keeps, or goalie) is a position in association football. It is the most specialised position in the sport. [1] The goalkeeper's main role is to stop the opposing team from scoring a 'goal' (i.e. putting the ball over the goal-line). This is accomplished by having the ...

  3. Association football headgear - Wikipedia

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    Petr Cech wearing headgear. Association football headgear is worn by association football players to protect the head from injury.The headgear is designed to absorb the impact of blows to the head by external physical forces in order to reduce the chance of a concussion, [1] a noteworthy example in international football being Czech goalkeeper Petr Čech from Chelsea.

  4. Goalkeeper - Wikipedia

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    An association football goalkeeper attempts to make a diving save. In many team sports that involve scoring goals, the goalkeeper (sometimes termed goaltender, netminder, GK, goalie, or keeper) is a designated player charged with directly preventing the opposing team from scoring by blocking or intercepting opposing shots on goal.

  5. Association football - Wikipedia

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    Equipment: Football (or soccer ball) Football boots Shin pads Kits Gloves (for goalkeepers) Venue: Football pitch (also known as football field, football ground, soccer field, soccer pitch, or "pitch") Glossary: Glossary of association football: Presence; Country or region: Worldwide: Olympic: Men's since the 1900 Olympics and women's since the ...

  6. Select Sport - Wikipedia

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    It was founded in 1947 by Eigil Nielsen, [4] the former goalkeeper of the Denmark national team. In 1962, Select manufactured and marketed the first 32-panel ball. [5] Based loosely on the geodesic dome designs of R. Buckminster Fuller, [6] it consisted of 12 black pentagons and 20 white hexagons. The 32 panel configuration became the world ...

  7. Protective gear in sports - Wikipedia

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    A maximum-safety protective gear for multiple sports training Soft-type equipment for family sports and weekend activities A full-body protective gear variant. Personal protective equipment serves an integral role in maintaining the safety of an athlete participating in a sport. The usage and development of protective gear in sports has evolved ...

  8. Kit (association football) - Wikipedia

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    In association football, kit (also referred to as a strip or uniform) is the standard equipment and attire worn by players. The sport's rules specify the minimum kit which a player must use, and also prohibit the use of anything that is dangerous to either the player or another participant.

  9. List of association football statues - Wikipedia

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    The following is a list of football-related statues. a. List. Image Title / individual(s) commemorated Location Date Sculptor Source Bobby Moore Sculpture - Bobby Moore: