Soccer. Football. Calcio. These all refer to the same sport, albeit in different countries. However, within the sport of soccer, there are several variations that have been developed to appease people’s endlessly creative appetites.Futsal is a variant that’s very similar except for its arena. The game takes place in a smaller, indoor playing area. It differs from indoor soccer in that the court is defined by lines, not walls, and the ball is smaller.Five-a-side football is played with five members on each team, including the goalie. The games are shorter, and the goals and court are smaller. It is played either inside or outdoors in a caged area.Indoor soccer is played on an indoor rink (surprise) covered with turf. Being able to play off the wall brings a new aspect to the game.Beach soccer takes place on a sandy surface, which completely changes the style of play. These games are usually very high-scoring due to the small playing area.Powerchair football is designed for players with power wheelchairs. The wheelchairs are equipped with footguards, and there are four players to a team.Street football refers to any type of game played with informal rules on a rudimentarily-defined playing area. These games often lack regular features like referees and field markings.Crab soccer is an unusual variation played by crabwalking teams. Other than the method of locomotion, most rules remain the same.Swamp football is soccer played on soft bog or swamp. It was originally used for training British athletes and soldiers, but there are currently around 260 swamp football teams worldwide.

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