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The 17 Laws of the Game, explained

Every IFAB Law of the Game, summarised for the referee who has to apply it on the pitch. No filler: what comes up in the exam and what decides a match.

Law 1
The Field of Play
Law 2
The Ball
Law 3
The Players
Law 4
The Players' Equipment
Law 5
The Referee
Law 6
The Other Match Officials
Law 7
The Duration of the Match
Law 8
The Start and Restart of Play
Law 9
The Ball In and Out of Play
Law 10
Determining the Outcome of a Match
Law 11
Offside
Law 12
Fouls and Misconduct
Law 13
Free Kicks
Law 14
The Penalty Kick
Law 15
The Throw-in
Law 16
The Goal Kick
Law 17
The Corner Kick

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