The Rules of The Game By FIFA Here is the latest updated version of the Laws which were last modified at the 127th Annual General Meeting of the International Football Association Board (IFAB) in Scotland (Edinburgh) on 2 March 2013. These came into force on 1 June 2013. LAW 1: THE FIELD OF PLAY Field surface Matches may be played on natural or articial surfaces, according to the rules of the competition. The colour of articial surfaces must be green. Where articial surfaces are used in either competition matches between representative teams of member associations afliated to FIFA or international club competition matches, the surface must meet the requirements of the FIFA Quality Concept for Football Turf or the International Articial Turf Standard, unless special dispensation is given by FIFA. Field markings The eld of play must be rectangular and marked with lines. These lines belong to the areas of which they are boundaries. The two longer boundary lines are called touch lines. The two shorter lines are called goal lines. The eld of play is divided into two halves by a halfway line, which joins the midpoints of the two touch lines. The centre mark is indicated at the midpoint of the halfway line. A circle with a radius of 9.15 m (10 yds) is marked around it. Marks may be made off the eld of play, 9.15 m (10 yds) from the corner arc and at right angles to the goal lines and the touch lines, to ensure that defending players retreat this distance when a corner kick is being taken. LAW 1: THE FIELD OF PLAY Dimensions The length of the touch line must be greater than the length of the goal line. Length (touch line): Width (goal line): minimum maximum minimum maximum 90 m 120 m 45 m 90 m (100 yds) (130 yds) (50 yds) (100 yds) All lines must be of the same width, which must be not more than 12 cm (5 ins). International matches Length: Width: minimum maximum minimum maximum 100 m 110 m 64 m 75 m (110 yds) (120 yds) (70 yds) (80 yds). The goal area Two lines are drawn at right angles to the goal line, 5.5 m (6 yds) from the inside of each goalpost. These lines extend into the eld of play for a distance of 5.5 m (6 yds) and are joined by a line drawn parallel with the goal line. The area bounded by these lines and the goal line is the goal area. LAW 1: THE FIELD OF PLAY The penalty area Two lines are drawn at right angles to the goal line, 16.5 m (18 yds) from the inside of each goalpost. These lines extend into the eld of play for a distance of 16.5 m (18 yds) and are joined by a line drawn parallel with the goal line. The area bounded by these lines and the goal line is the penalty area. Within each penalty area, a penalty mark is made 11 m (12 yds) from the midpoint between the goalposts and equidistant to them. An arc of a circle with a radius of 9.15 m (10 yds) from the centre of each penalty mark is drawn outside the penalty area. Flagposts A flagpost, not less than 1.5 m (5 ft) high, with a non-pointed top and a ag must be placed at each corner. Flagposts may also be placed at each end of the halfway line, not less than 1 m (1 yd) outside the touch line. The corner arc A quarter circle with a radius of 1 m (1 yd) from each corner agpost is drawn inside the eld of play. LAW 1 每 THE FIELD OF PLAY Goals A goal must be placed on the centre of each goal line. A goal consists of two upright posts equidistant from the corner agposts and joined at the top by a horizontal crossbar. The goalposts and crossbar must be made of wood, metal or other approved material. They must be square, rectangular, round or elliptical in shape and must not be dangerous to players. The distance between the posts is 7.32 m (8 yds) and the distance from the lower edge of the crossbar to the ground is 2.44 m (8 ft). 2.44 m (8 ft) 7.32 m (8yds) LAW 1: THE FIELD OF PLAY The position of the goalposts in relation to the goal line must be according to the graphics below. If the shape of the goalposts is square (viewed from above), the sides must be parallel or perpendicular to the goal line. The sides of the crossbar must be parallel or perpendicular to the eld plane. If the shape of the goalposts is elliptical (viewed from above), the longest axis must be perpendicular to the goal line. The longest axis of the crossbar must be parallel to the eld plane. If the shape of the goalposts is rectangular (viewed from above), the longest side must be perpendicular to the goal line. The longest side of the crossbar must be parallel to the field plane. LAW 1 THE FIELD OF PLAY Both goalposts and the crossbar have the same width and depth, which do not exceed 12 cm (5 ins). The goal lines must be of the same width as the goalposts and the crossbar. Nets may be attached to the goals and the ground behind the goal, provided that they are properly supported and do not interfere with the goalkeeper. The goalposts and crossbars must be white. Safety Goals must be anchored securely to the ground. Portable goals may only be used if they satisfy
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