Nogomet

Nogomet is the term used for soccer or football in several Slavic countries, particularly in Croatia and Slovenia. It refers to the team sport that is globally known as football, where two teams of eleven players each compete to score goals by getting a spherical ball into the opposing team’s net primarily using their feet. The game is governed by the Laws of the Game established by the International Football Association Board (IFAB). Nogomet encompasses various aspects such as rules, techniques, skills, and strategies involved in playing the sport, and it is celebrated for its social, cultural, and physical benefits. The term reflects the local language and cultural identity surrounding the sport.