The next February 11thAllegiant Stadium in Las Vegas will be the scene of Super Bowl LVIII, where the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers will fight for the NFL title.
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This confrontation marks the culmination of a season where the Chiefs were crowned champions of the American Conference (AFC) and the 49ers of the National Conference (NFC).
Basic guide to understanding American football
American football takes place on a field 120 yards long by 53.3 yards wide, divided into two halves. The end zones, located at the ends of the field, are clearly differentiated by their color.
Every 10 yards the progression of the field is marked numerically, the 50 yard being the midfield. At each end of the field, there is a 'Y' shaped structure, where the kickers must pass the ball to score points.
The match is divided into four 15-minute periods, totaling 60 minutes of effective play. However, the clock stops for various reasons, extending the game's duration to approximately three hours.
At the 'Super Bowl', halftime is extended to 30 minutes for the musical show, which this year will be performed by Usher.
A football game can extend to three hours or more because the clock stops for various situations.
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Each team in the NFL has 53 players, divided into offense, defense and special teams. The offense aims to get the ball into the opposing end zone, while the defense aims to prevent it. To maintain possession of the ball, the offense must advance at least 10 yards on four occasions.
Points can be scored in several ways. A touchdown, which awards six points, is achieved by bringing the ball into the end zone. Afterwards, the team can opt for an extra point or try to get two points by bringing the ball back into the end zone. Additionally, a 'field goal' is worth three points.
Historical facts and curiosities about the Super Bowl
The first Super Bowl was played on January 15, 1967, and the trophy is named after Vince Lombardi. The teams with the most wins are the New England Patriots and Pittsburgh Steelers, each with six wins. Among the players, Tom Brady stands out with seven victories.
The most watched 'Super Bowl' in history was last year, with 115.1 million viewers. The 49ers have won five times, while the Chiefs have triumphed three times. These teams already faced each other in 'Super Bowl LIV', with victory for Kansas City.
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Tom Brady is the player with the most Super Bowl wins, with seven; six with the Patriots and one with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Tom Brady is the player with the most Super Bowl wins, with seven; six with the Patriots and one with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Players on the winning team receive $164,000, while those on the losing team receive $82,000.
Tickets for this event are the most expensive in history, reaching up to $44,000 on resale.
In addition, the cost for a 30-second television advertisement amounts to seven million dollars, which underlines the economic magnitude of this sporting event.
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