Football regulations

Chapter I Venue

1. Dimensions The venue must be rectangular, and the length of the sideline must be longer than the length of the goal line. The length is 9-12 meters (1-13 yards) and the width is 45-9 meters (5-1 yards).

2. The international competition is 1-11m (11-12 yards) long and 64-75m (7-8 yards) wide.

3. venue marking the competition venue is marked with lines, and these lines should be included in the area as the boundary line of each area in the venue. The two longer boundary lines are called sideline lines and the two shorter lines are called goal lines. The width of all lines shall not exceed 12 cm (5 inches). The playing field is divided into two halves by the center line. Make a center mark at the midpoint of the center line of the site, and draw a circle with a radius of 9.15m (1 yards) from the center mark.

4. Goal area The goal area is located at both ends of the field, and it is stipulated as follows: Draw two lines perpendicular to the goal line from 5.5 meters (6 yards) from the inside of each goal post. These lines extend 5.5 meters (6 yards) into the playing field and are connected by a line parallel to the goal line. The area consisting of these lines and the goal line is the goal area.

5. The penalty area is located at both ends of the field, as follows: Draw two lines perpendicular to the goal line from 16.5 meters (18 yards) from the inside of each goal post. These lines extend 16.5 meters (18 yards) into the playing field and are connected by a line parallel to the goal line. The area formed by these lines and the goal line is the penalty area. Set up a penalty spot in each penalty area 11 meters (12 yards) from the midpoint of equal distance between goal posts. Outside the penalty area, draw an arc with a radius of 9.15 meters (1 yards) from each penalty point.

6. Flagpole A flat-topped flagpole of not less than 1.5 meters (5 feet) shall be erected at each corner of the site, with a small flag attached to it. Flagpoles can also be set at both ends of the center line and not less than 1 meter (1 yard) away from the sideline

7. Corner ball arcs are in the competition field, and a quarter circle is drawn with a radius of 1 meter (1 yard) from each corner flagpole.

8. goal goal must be placed in the center of each goal line. They are composed of two vertical columns with equal distance from the corner flagpole and a horizontal beam connecting their tops. The distance between the two pillars is 7.32 meters (8 yards), and the distance from the lower edge of the beam to the ground is 2.44 meters (8 feet). The two goalposts and beams have the same width and thickness of no more than 12 cm (5 inches). The goal line is the same as the width of the goalposts and beams. The goal net can be tied to the goal and the ground behind the goal, and should be properly propped up so as not to affect the goalkeeper. The goalposts and beams must be white.

9. The safety goal must be firmly fixed on the ground. If this requirement is met, the movable goal can be used.

1. Resolution of the International Football Council

Resolution 1 If the crossbeam is displaced or broken, the game should be stopped until it is repaired and reset. If it is impossible to repair, the game is terminated. Ropes are not allowed to replace beams. If the beam can be repaired, the game should be resumed by dropping the ball where it was when the game was stopped.

Resolve that the two-ball goalposts and beams must be made of wood, metal or other approved materials. Its shape can be square, rectangle, circle or ellipse, and it shall not be harmful to the players.

Resolution 3: From the time the team enters the competition venue to the end of the first half, and re-enters the competition venue in the second half to the end of the competition, no commercial advertisements, whether physical or graphic, are allowed to appear on the competition venue and venue equipment (including the goal net and the ground in the goal net). In particular, there should be no advertisements on the goal, goal net and corner flag, and no auxiliary equipment (such as cameras and microphones) should be installed.

Resolution 4 As stated in Resolution 3, during the competition, copies of representative signs or patterns of the International Football Federation, the Intercontinental Federation, national associations, leagues, clubs or other groups, whether in kind or in pictures and texts, are prohibited from appearing on the competition venue and venue equipment (including the goal net and the ground inside the goal net)

Resolution 5 is outside the competition venue, 9.15m (1 yards) away from the corner arc and vertical.

Chapter II Ball

1. Mass and measurement circle; Made of leather or other suitable materials; The circumference is not longer than 7 cm (28 inches) and not shorter than 68 cm (27 inches); At the start of the competition, the weight shall not be more than 45g (16 ounces) and not less than 41g (14 ounces); At sea level, the pressure is equal to .6-1.1 atm (6-1,1 g/cm2, 8.5-15.6 lb/in2)

2. Replacement of bad ball If the ball breaks or is damaged during the game: stop the game; Restart the game with a replacement ball in the place where the original ball broke.

If the ball breaks or is damaged during kick-off, goal kick, corner kick, free kick, penalty kick or throwing a foul ball to wait for the ball to die, the game should be restarted according to the corresponding regulations.

You are not allowed to change the ball without the permission of the referee.

3. Resolution of the International Football Council

Resolution 1 Only football that meets the minimum technical requirements stipulated in Chapter II of the Rules can be used in the competition.

In the competitions sponsored by FIFA and the Intercontinental Federation, the balls used must bear one of the following three signs: a. Official "FIFA Approved" sign; B. official "FIFA producer" logo; C. certified "international match ball standards".

printing these marks on the ball indicates that the ball has been officially tested and meets the special technical requirements stipulated by various levels. The minimum technical requirements of the ball have been explained in chapter 2 of the rules. These special requirements related to all levels must be agreed by the International Football Council. The relevant testing institutions should also get the approval of FIFA. Football associations in various countries can require the use of balls that meet one of the above three signs. Other match balls must meet the requirements of Chapter II of the Regulations.

Resolution 2 In the competitions sponsored by FIFA, Intercontinental Federation and National Association, no commercial advertisements are allowed on the ball except the logo of the competition and the trademark of the manufacturer. Competition regulations may limit the size and number of such signs.

Chapter III Number of Players

1. Players should have two teams in a game, and each team should have no more than 11 players, including one goalkeeper. If there are less than 7 players in any team, the game cannot start.

2. Official Games In official games sponsored by FIFA, Intercontinental Federation or National Association, a maximum of 3 substitutes can be used in each game. The competition schedule should indicate how many substitutes can be nominated, from 3 to no more than 7.

3. In other competitions, the number of substitutes can not exceed 5, and it is stipulated that:

● The participating teams reach an agreement on the maximum number of substitutes;

● notify the referee before the game. If the referee is not informed before the start of the game or the participating teams fail to reach any agreement, the number of substitutes that can be used shall not exceed 3.

4. All competitions In all competitions, the list of substitute players must be handed over to the referee before the competition starts. Substitutes who are not nominated are not allowed to participate in the competition.

5. Substitution procedures Substitutes must abide by the following provisions:

● The referee should be informed before substitution;

● Substitutes can enter the competition field only after the substituted players leave and get the referee's signal;

● Substitutes can only enter from the center line when the game stops;

● When the substitute player enters the competition field, the substitute procedure is completed;

● From then on, the substitute becomes the player on the field, and the substituted player is terminated as the player on the field;

● Players who are substituted are not allowed to participate in the game again;

● The referee has the right to exercise authority over all substitute players whether they play or not.

6. Changing the goalkeeper Any player on the field can exchange positions with the goalkeeper, and it is stipulated that:

● Inform the referee before changing positions;

● Switch places when the game stops.

7. Violation/penalty: If the substitute player enters the competition venue without the permission of the referee:

● Stop the competition;

● Give the substitute a warning and show a yellow card to order him to leave the venue;

● When the game stops, restart the game by dropping the ball at the place where the ball is located.

If the players and goalkeepers switch places without the permission of the referee:

● Continue the game;

● The players concerned will be warned and shown a yellow card when the game becomes a dead ball.

For any other violation of this rule: the players concerned will be warned and shown a yellow card.

restart the game: if the referee stops the game and carries out the warning, the opposing team will kick an indirect free kick at the place where the ball was stopped to restart the game

players and substitutes will be ordered to leave the game: players will be ordered to leave the game before kick-off, and only one substitute can be selected. Any nominated substitute is ordered to play, no matter before kick-off or after the start of the game.

8. Resolution of the International Football Council

Resolution 1 According to the conditions stated in Chapter III of the Rules, the minimum number of players left in a team shall be decided by the national association. However, the Council believes that if any team has less than 7 players, it will not be able to continue the competition.

Resolution 2: The coach can convey tactical instructions to the players during the competition. He and other officials must be in the designated technical area and be responsible for their actions.

Chapter IV Team Equipment

1. Safety Team members are not allowed to use or wear equipment or anything (including all kinds of jewelry) that may endanger themselves and other team members.

2. Basic equipment The basic equipment necessary for a player is: a sports coat; Shorts-If you wear tight-fitting underwear, it must be the same color as the main color of shorts; Socks; Leg guard; Football shoes.

3. Leggings must be completely covered by socks; Made of suitable materials (rubber, plastic or other similar materials); Provide an appropriate level of protection.

4. Goalkeepers Each goalkeeper's clothing color must be different from other players, referees and assistant referees.

5. Violation/Penalty For anyone who violates this rule:

● The game does not need to stop;

● After the referee points out that there is something wrong with the equipment of the player, the player should leave the competition venue to adjust the equipment;

● Unless the player has adjusted his equipment, he should leave the playing field when the game stops.

● Players who leave the competition venue to adjust their equipment are not allowed to re-enter the venue without the permission of the referee;

● The referee allows players to check their equipment before returning to the field;

● Players can only re-enter the playing field when the game is a dead ball;

If a player leaves the competition venue for violating the above rules and enters (or re-enters) the competition venue without the permission of the referee, he will be warned and shown a yellow card.

Restart the game. If the referee stops the game, execute a warning: the opposing team will restart the game by kicking an indirect free kick where the ball was when the game stopped.

Chapter V Referee

1. The power of the referee is controlled by a referee, who is appointed to have full power to implement the competition rules related to the competition.

2. Authority and rules

● Implement the competition rules;

● Control the match with the assistant referees and when there is a fourth official;

● Ensure that any match ball meets the requirements of Chapter II of the Rules;

● Ensure that the team members' equipment meets the requirements in Chapter IV of the Rules;

● Record the competition time and results;

● Stop, postpone or terminate the competition due to violation of rules;

● Stop, postpone or terminate the competition due to external interference;

● If he thinks that the players are seriously injured, stop the game and make sure to remove them from the playing field;

● If he thinks that the players are only slightly injured, he is allowed to continue the game until it becomes a dead ball;

● Make sure that the players leave the competition field when they are injured and bleeding. The player stopped bleeding after nursing and could not return to the field until he got the referee's signal.

● When a team is fouled and can make a profit according to favorable terms, the game is allowed to continue. If the expected "advantage" does not happen at that moment, the initial foul will be punished;

● When a player commits more than one foul at the same time, the more serious foul will be punished;

● The referee doesn't have to punish the players who can be warned and punished immediately, but he must do so when the game is a dead ball;

● Punish team officials who are irresponsible for their actions, and expel them from the venue and surrounding areas as appropriate;

● If you don't see the situation, you can make a penalty according to the opinion of the assistant referee;

● Ensure that unauthorized personnel are not allowed to enter the competition venue;

● Restart the game after the game is stopped;

● submit the disciplinary actions and other incidents to the players and team officials before, during or after the game to the relevant departments with the game report.

3. The referee's decision is final based on the facts related to the game. Only before the game is restarted, the referee can change the really incorrect decision according to his own judgment or the opinion of the assistant referee.

4. Resolution of the International Football Council

Resolution I

Referees (also applicable to assistant referees or fourth officials) shall not be legally responsible for the following situations:

● Any injuries to players, officials or spectators;

● Any damage to any property;

● Any loss caused to any individual, club, company, association or similar institution due to, or possibly due to, his judgment made according to the competition rules, or maintaining, conducting and controlling the competition according to normal procedures. This can include:

the referee decides whether to play the game according to the influence of the venue and surrounding conditions or the weather;

decided to cancel the competition for various reasons;

determine the equipment used in the competition and its fixation, including goal posts, beams, corner flagpoles and competition balls;

decide whether to stop the game due to the influence of the audience or any problems in the audience;

decide whether to