The sport is about two teams trying to score a goal using your feet, head, or other body parts except the hands. The thrill of the sport comes from being able to play it anywhere with little equipment. There is also scoring goals, doing cool tricks with the ball, and playing with your teammates and friends.

In soccer, two teams of 11 try to score the ball in their goal past the goalie. Goals are scored either by kicking, heading, or hitting the ball without using the arms or hands. Whoever scored the most goals at the end of 90 minutes (Two 45 minute halves) wins.

• Goalkeeper- protects the goal. The only player allowed to use their hands.
• Center defenders- defend the center of the field from the opponent’s attackers. 
• Outside defenders- defend the wide parts of the field. Can join the attack as well.
• Defensive midfielder- protects the defense from any attacks. Can stay back when the team is attacking.
• Center midfielder- all-rounded player who joins the attack and helps on defense.
• Attacking midfielder- more attacked-minded player who takes different positions and spaces. Can help defend as well.
• Outside midfielder or forward- play on the wide part of the field. Usually crosses the ball or can shoot. 
• Center forward or striker- main attacker who plays on the last line of the opponent’s defense.

• Soccer ball.
• Two goal nets.
• Cleats are bladed and have cone-shaped studs to provide traction on the grass.
• Shin guards protect the player’s shins from getting bruises and hurt.

Ronaldo played his first game with the Sporting Lisbon first team in 2002, when he was 17 years old. He joined Manchester United a year later. He spent 6 years with United before joining Real Madrid in 2009. He became Real Madrid’s top goal scorer of all-time before leaving in 2018. Ronaldo later joined Juventus where he played for 3 years. In 2021, Ronaldo rejoined Manchester United where he still currently plays. With the Portugal national team, Ronaldo is their current all-time top scorer in history with 115 goals and 33 assists. He also has the most appearances with their national team in history out of any European player. Ronaldo is also the top goal scorer in Champions League history with 135 goals, winning the competition 5 times, tied for the second most in history.