The various codes of football share the following common elements

Two teams of usually between 11 and 18 players; some variations that have fewer players (five or more per team) are also popular.
A clearly defined area in which to play the game.
Scoring goals or points, by moving the ball to an opposing team's end of the field and either into a goal area, or over a line.
Goals or points resulting from players putting the ball between two goalposts.
The goal or line being defended by the opposing team.
Players being required to move the ball—depending on the code—by kicking, carrying, or hand-passing the ball.
Players using only their body to move the ball.

In most codes, there are rules restricting the movement of players offside, and players scoring a goal must put the ball either under or over a crossbar between the goalposts. Other features common to several football codes include: points being mostly scored by players carrying the ball across the goal line; and players receiving a free kick after they take a mark or make a fair catch.

Peoples from around the world have played games which involved kicking or carrying a ball, since ancient times. However, most of the modern codes of football have their origins in England

Euro 2012 Tickets

1. Euro 2012 tickets went on sale on the 1st March 2011 with the opening round of ticket sales running until 31st March.

 Applicants will be required to create an account to apply for tickets. This can be done at the UEFA Euro 2012 ticket portal.

 UEFA Euro 2012 ticket portal

Around 1.4 million tickets will be made available for the 31 matches with single match tickets and team and venue specific packages available.

With tickets in such short supply and demand and interest in the tournament so high, fan zones are planned in the host cities.