Professional football is a team sport played between two teams of eleven players each. The objective is to score goals by getting a ball into the opposing team's net. Matches are typically played on a rectangular field known as a pitch, and the game is governed by a set of rules called the Laws of the Game. The sport is popular worldwide, with major leagues such as the English Premier League and La Liga in Spain. Professional football players often compete at high levels, showcasing their skills in tournaments like the FIFA World Cup and the UEFA Champions League.