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Football rules quiz

Football rules quiz

How well do you know the rules of football? Take the quiz and see if you can tell fact from fiction in these 14 statements about the game.

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What the quiz is about "Football rules quiz":

What football rules does the quiz cover?

The quiz is all about football rules and those tricky, controversial match situations. You will encounter offside, penalties, throw-ins, goalkeeper handling, corner kicks, yellow cards, last-man fouls, and other moments that never fail to spark arguments in the stands.

How difficult is the quiz?

Above average difficulty. Some questions are built around lesser-known details of the rulebook, so even seasoned fans can easily get caught out.

How many questions are in the quiz?

There are 14 questions in a True or False format. To do well, you need to read each situation carefully and have a solid grasp of the modern laws of the game.

Who is this quiz for?

Football supporters, players, aspiring referees, and anyone who wants to get a better handle on the rules of the game will find this one genuinely useful. It is a great test of how sharp your eye is and how well you know the finer points of football.

Photos from the quiz

  • Football rules quiz — Offside is called even if the last opponent is a defender, not the goalkeeper.
  • Football rules quiz — The player who took a penalty can be the first to follow up on the ball after a goalkeeper's save or hitting the goal frame.
  • Football rules quiz — An own goal can be scored directly from a throw-in.
  • Football rules quiz — Offside can be called even without touching the ball if a player interferes with an opponent or influences the play.
  • Football rules quiz — If the ball hits the referee after a shot and goes into the goal, the goal is awarded.
  • Football rules quiz — A player can receive a yellow card before the match starts for unsporting behavior.
  • Football rules quiz — The goalkeeper can pick up the ball with their hands after a deliberate foot pass from a teammate.
  • Football rules quiz — A goal can be scored directly from a corner kick without touching another player.
  • Football rules quiz — To avoid being offside, an attacking player must be in front of the goalkeeper.
  • Football rules quiz — A player is always sent off for denying an obvious goal-scoring opportunity with a foul in their own penalty area.
  • Football rules quiz — Offside can be called after receiving the ball directly from a corner kick.
  • Football rules quiz — During a throw-in, a player can perform the throw if both feet are not touching the ground.
  • Football rules quiz — The team captain has the right to demand an explanation for any decision from the referee directly during the game, and the referee is obliged to respond.
  • Football rules quiz — Offside is not called if the attacker receives the ball after a deliberate play by a defender, rather than a deflection or a save.

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