The 17 rules of football, also known as the Laws of the Game, are the guidelines that define the way football (also known as soccer) is played. These rules were established by the International Football Association Board (IFAB), which is the governing body that regulates the sport worldwide.
1.The field of play must be rectangular and marked with boundary lines.
2.The ball must be spherical and made of leather or other suitable materials.
3.The game is played by two teams, with each team consisting of 11 players, including a goalkeeper.
4.The objective of the game is to score goals by kicking the ball into the opposing team's goal.
5.A goal is scored when the entire ball crosses the goal line between the goal posts and under the crossbar.
6.The team with the most goals at the end of the game wins.
7.The game is started with a kick-off from the center of the field.
8.The ball is in play when it has been kicked and moves forward.
9.Players are not allowed to touch the ball with their hands or Players are not allowed to touch the ball with their hands or
10.Players are not allowed to push, trip, or charge opponents.
11.Fouls result in a free kick or penalty kick, depending on the severity and location of the foul.
12.A player who commits a serious foul may be given a yellow or red card by the referee.
13.The yellow card is a warning, while the red card results in the player being sent off the field.
14.A throw-in is awarded when the ball goes out of bounds along the touchline.
15.A corner kick is awarded when the ball goes out of bounds along the goal line, and was last touched by a defending player.
16.A goal kick is awarded when the ball goes out of bounds along the goal line, and was last touched by an attacking player.
17.The game is controlled by a referee, assisted by two linesmen, or assistant referees.
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