"Our Goal is Fair Play"

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Disclaimer: The information contained on this page is to be used as a general guide only as the laws undergo review from time to time.  Reference should always be made to FIFA for the most up to date laws and decisions.  

Official Information		Un-official Information
General Pre - Match Instructions		Formations
A Guide to Misconduct Report Writing		3 - 5 - 2 3 - 4 - 3 5 - 4 - 1 4 - 4 - 2 4 - 5 - 1 4 - 3 - 3 5 - 3 - 2
The Laws Of Football
Law 1 - The Field of Play
Law 2 - The Ball
Law 3 - Number of Players
Law 4 - Players Equipment
Law 5 - The Referee
Law 6 - Assistant Referees
Law 7 - Duration of the Match
Law 8 - Start & Restart of Play
Law 9 - Ball in & out of Play
Law 10 - Method of Scoring
Law 11 - Offside
Law 12 - Fouls & Misconduct
Law 13 - Free Kicks
Law 14 - The Penalty Kick
Law 15 - The Throw-in
Law 16 - Goal Kick
Law 17 - Corner Kick
Procedures to determine the winner of a match
The Technical Area
The Fourth Official
Interpretation of the Laws of the Game and Guidelines for Referees

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Last modified: May 16, 2012