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Why are penalties awarded?
Penalties are a crucial part of football, awarded when a foul is committed inside the penalty area, a designated box in front of the goal. They offer a direct shot at goal from 12 yards out, with only the goalkeeper to beat. This makes them high-stakes moments, often deciding the outcome of matches, as seen in Brazil's World Cup defeat.
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