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Handball: direct or indirect free kick?

April 29, 2021 by Joe

One of the more confusing rules in football is the distinction between direct and indirect free kicks. Handballs are a controversial topic, but leaving the controversy aside, you might be …

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What part of the arm is handball in football?

April 29, 2021April 27, 2021 by Joe

Like many rules in football, handballs can get confusing. One aspect which can get controversial is the part of the arm that actually counts as handball. You see a slow …

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Why did Edgar Davids wear glasses?

April 26, 2021 by Joe

Edgar Davids is an iconic footballing legend. Aside from his footballing skills, he was famous for being one of the few footballers to wear glasses during matches. With the invention …

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Do any players NOT count as a defender for the offside rule?

April 27, 2021April 15, 2021 by Joe

The offside rule can get a little confusing at times and you might be wondering which players actually count as defenders for the offside rule. So, do any players not …

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Do arms count as offside?

April 27, 2021April 14, 2021 by Joe

With the introduction of VAR, football viewers get a closer look than ever at offside calls made by officials. Sometimes these calls are incredibly close and it appears that a …

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Can you be offside in your own half?

April 27, 2021April 13, 2021 by Joe

If you don’t know the ins and outs of the offside rule, there can be times when you’re sure a player is offside but the referee doesn’t blow his whistle. …

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Football stoppage time: rules & FAQs

April 27, 2021January 14, 2021 by Joe

We all know that after most halfs of a football match, a few minutes are added on. But you might not be aware of some of the intricities of this …

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Can you steal the ball from the goalkeepers hands?

April 27, 2021November 17, 2020 by Joe

It’s very common to see a forward press the keeper as he performs a drop kick to either win the ball or even score from a lucky rebound. But most …

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What’s the offside rule when the goalkeeper is out of his goal?

April 27, 2021November 17, 2020 by Joe

For most of a football match, the goalkeeper stays near his goal and is usually the closest defending player to the goal line. Occasionally, whether to come out for an …

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What are the exceptions to the offside rule?

April 27, 2021November 16, 2020 by Joe

There are a few exceptions to the offside rule, some of which players can use to their advantage to get behind the defensive line without being flagged. Below is a …

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