Calcio

Definition

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.

Related terms

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.