A penalty kick is awarded if a player commits a direct free kick offence inside their penalty area or off the field as part of play as outlined in Laws 12 and 13. A goal may be scored directly from a ...
It is not an offence to be in an offside position. A player is in an offside position if: any part of the head, body or feet is in the opponents’ half (excluding the halfway line) and any part of the ...
The FA seeks to build a safe, fun, and inclusive environment for all children and young people, and for adults who may at times be at greater risk of harm, whatever their role, for example players, ...
The FA has created some helpful guidance to address all the essentials that a player will need to be aware of during the 2024-25 Season. This guidance is available in both booklet and app versions in ...
FIFA Regulations state that an International Transfer Certificate (ITC) is required for every player aged 10 years or over. An ITC is required in respect of any player who is not an English national, ...
Each match is controlled by a referee who has full authority to enforce the Laws of the Game in connection with the match. Decisions will be made to the best of the referee's ability according to the ...