Football is played between two teams opposing each other. Each team consists of eleven players. In the old method one goalie, two full-backs, three half backs and five forwards made the line-up. The centre-half had the pivotal role. This system is now treated to be obsolete.

The duration of the game in the international contests is a period of 90 minutes divided into two halves of 45 minutes each. Between each halves, there is a break for not more than 15 minutes. One referee assisted by two linesmen conducts the game.