Calcio is the Italian word for soccer. It refers to the popular sport played with a round ball and two teams, where players use their feet to kick the ball into the opposing team's goal.
Imagine a game of chess, but instead of using pieces, you use your feet to move around and kick a giant soccer ball. The objective is still to outsmart your opponent and score goals!
Goalkeeper: The player who defends the goal and tries to prevent the opposing team from scoring by blocking shots.
Striker: A forward player whose main role is to score goals for their team.
Midfielder: A player positioned in the middle of the field who helps both in defense and offense, distributing passes and controlling the flow of play.
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