The third round proper of the Emirates FA Cup gets underway this week, with a total of 64 teams involved in the next stage of the competition. From record breakers to history makers, we take a game-by ...
A penalty kick is awarded if a player commits a direct free kick offence inside their penalty area or off the field as part of play as outlined in Laws 12 and 13. A goal may be scored directly from a ...
FIFA Regulations state that an International Transfer Certificate (ITC) is required for every player aged 10 years or over. An ITC is required in respect of any player who is not an English national, ...
It is not an offence to be in an offside position. A player is in an offside position if: any part of the head, body or feet is in the opponents’ half (excluding the halfway line) and any part of the ...
Our film ‘Reporting Safeguarding Concerns’ and the corresponding PDF provide more detailed guidance. Graeme Le Saux offers advice on how to deal with a concern about a child, please take a few minutes ...
A goal kick is awarded when the whole of the ball passes over the goal line, on the ground or in the air, having last touched a player of the attacking team, and a goal is not scored. A goal may be ...
Football is proud to have a network of 8,500 welfare officers across the grassroots youth game, supporting safe and fun environments for everyone. If you are already a welfare officer then thank you ...