10 Football Rules You Probably Didn't Know About.

Do supporters really know all the rules of football. There are some rules that make football so interesting. After reading this article, you can now shout at the referee with full understanding of football facts.

10. It is not possible to touch the ball again on a penalty kick: 

The player is not permitted to touch the ball once he kicks it. He is also not permitted to touch it if the ball hits the bar and comes back to him. 

9. It is not a goal if the ball is stopped by an external object:

If an external force like a bottle or a stray animal stops the ball before it enters the net, the goal won't be awarded no matter how close it is.

8. If two fouls were committed at the same time, the most serious one will be attended to:

If a player grabs his opponent's shirt and later tackles him, he will be punished only on basis of the tackle.

7. You can't score from a throw-in:

If you make a throw-in and it doesn't hit anybody before entering the net, the goal with not be awarded.

6. The referee is responsible for prevention of any distractions on the pitch:

If somebody or an animal runs on the pitch during the match, it is the referee's duty to prevent them from disturbing the game.

5. A player is offside if there are less than two opposing players between him and the goal line:

Even if there is only one defender between the attacker and the goal line, once there is no other opposition guarding the net, it will be ruled as offside.

4. You can make a pass from a penalty kick:

If you wish to pull a trick shot on the keeper, you are permitted to pass to a fellow player to score and make the goal keeper dive the wrong way.

3. Goalkeepers can hold the ball for only six seconds:

A yellow card will be awarded to the goal keeper if he holds the ball for more than six seconds.

2. If you kick a free kick into your own goal, the other team gets a corner:

When you play a free kick and it enters your own goal, the ball crossed the goal line and the last touch was yours, so it is definitely a corner kick.

1. You can get suspended for intentionally hurting or saying abusive words to the referee:

If you say an abusive word to the referee or push him intentionally, you can get suspended from the game.

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