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A cross comes into the box, the players rise to meet it and the striker heads it towards goal. For a split second the crowd goes silent and all eyes are on the ball. The goalkeeper dives but cannot get his hand to the ball, the crowd goes wild. Everyone is jumping and shouting, the players celebrate and the singing starts…this is British football!
The Barclays Premier League is one of the best leagues in the world with great goals, silky-smooth skills, and tough tackles on display every week.
The Scottish Premier League is home to some of the most passionate fans in the world. There are some huge local derbies, with euphoric celebrations for the winners.
It's the oldest football competition in the world. The FA Cup is held annually, climaxing in May, and is one of the biggest events in football.
There are thousands of football pitches all across Britain, and many of them are free! Find out more about where you can play the beautiful game.