Laws of the Game
A goal celebration can earn a booking even when the goal is disallowed
Why a yellow card for an illegal goal celebration can remain after the goal is ruled out, with a simple match sequence to follow.
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Laws of the Game
Laws of the Game
When a goalpost or crossbar breaks, the referee needs a safe goal
A broken crossbar is more than a delay to the score. See why the referee stops play and why a makeshift replacement cannot simply be accepted.
Laws of the Game
A quick free kick does not always earn a retake when an opponent is nearby
A quick free kick can be intercepted by a nearby opponent without a retake. Learn how IFAB distinguishes interception from deliberately blocking the restart.
Laws of the Game
Football kit colours have to separate more than the two teams
Kit clashes involve outfield players, goalkeepers and match officials. Understand the colour checks behind a match that is easy to follow.
Laws of the Game
Football’s accessory check changed in 2026: safety still decides what can stay
The 2026/27 football laws changed the wording on accessories. Understand why covering an item does not automatically make it acceptable to wear.
Laws of the Game
Can a team score directly from a throw-in? Follow where the ball goes next
A throw-in cannot score a goal directly. Learn how the restart changes and why the next touch matters when watching a long throw.
Laws of the Game
Feinting in a penalty run-up is different from feinting the kick itself
Understand the distinction between a permitted penalty run-up feint and an illegal feint after the run-up, using the IFAB law rather than a replay impression.
Laws of the Game
What happens when a football loses pressure during play?
Learn how IFAB Law 2 handles a defective ball in open play, at a restart and during a penalty, and why the referee controls its replacement.