Football or Soccer Law and Rules

There are seventeen laws in the official Laws of the Game. The same Laws are designed to apply to all levels of football, although certain modifications for groups such as juniors, seniors or women are permitted. The laws are often framed in broad terms, which allow flexibility in their application depending on the nature of the game. In addition to the seventeen laws, numerous IFAB decisions and other directives contribute to the regulation of football. The laws can be found on the official FIFA website.

• Football or Soccer Law 1: The Field of Play
  
  The Field Of Play for soccer or football game web page.
• Football or Soccer Law 2: The Ball
  
  The dimensions and the constructions of the soccer or football ball web page.
• Football or Soccer Law 3: The Number Of Players
  
  The number of player playing in a football (soccer) game web page.
• Football or Soccer Law 4: The Players' Equipment
  
  The football (soccer) players' equipment web page.
• Football or Soccer Law 5: The Referee
  
  The football (soccer) referee web page.
• Football or Soccer Law 6: The Assistant Referees
  
  The Football (Soccer) Assistant Referees web page.
• Football or Soccer Law 7: The Duration of the Match
  
  The football (soccer) match duration web page.
• Football or Soccer Law 8: The Start and Restart of Play
  
  The start and restart of football (soccer) play web page.
• Football or Soccer Law 9: Ball In and Out of Play
  
  The football (soccer) ball in and out of play rules web page.
• Football or Soccer Law 10: The Method of Scoring
  
  The football (soccer) scoring method web page.
• Football or Soccer Law 11: Offside
  
  The football (soccer) offside position web page.
• Football or Soccer Law 12: Fouls and Misconduct
  
  The fouls and misconduct of football (soccer) game web page.
• Football or Soccer Law 13: Free Kicks
  
  The Free Kicks in football (soccer) game web page.
• Football or Soccer Law 14: Penalty Kick
  
  The penalty kick in football (soccer) game web page.
• Football or Soccer Law 15: The Throw-In
  
  The throw-in in football (soccer) game web page.
• Football or Soccer Law 16: The Goal Kick
  
  The description of goal kick in football (soccer) game web page.
• Football or Soccer Law 17: The Corner Kick
  
  The description of corner kick in football (soccer) game web page.

Referees will sometimes refer to an unwritten rule, Law 18, otherwise known as common sense. All other laws are affected by this law which dictates that a referee should interpret the laws in a manner that promotes fair, just and enjoyable play.