data/football_laws.txt

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The following are some rules of football, maybe the most well known.
Field of Play: Rectangular, with distinct lines. Length: 90-120m, Width: 45-90m.
The Ball: Spherical, circumference 68-70 cm, weight 410-450g at start.
Number of Players: Two teams of 11 players (including a goalkeeper). Minimum 7 players required to continue.
Player’s Equipment: Basic equipment includes jersey, shorts, socks, shin guards, and footwear.
Referee: Enforces the Laws of the Game; decisions are final.
Assistant Referees: Assist the referee; mainly in offside and throw-in decisions.
Duration of the Match: Two halves of 45 minutes each, plus added time for stoppages.
Start and Restart of Play: Coin toss decides kickoff and goal choice. Kickoff after goals and at half-time.
Ball In and Out of Play: Out of play when it fully crosses goal lines/end lines; restarts depend on how it went out.
Determining the Outcome of a Match: Winner determined by more goals scored. Ties often allowed.
Offside Rule: Player is offside if nearer to the opponent's goal line than the ball and second-last opponent.
Fouls and Misconduct: Direct and indirect free kicks and penalty kicks awarded for specific offences.
Free Kicks: Direct (goal can be scored directly) and indirect (requires another player to touch the ball first).
Penalty Kicks: Awarded for fouls within the penalty area; taken from the penalty spot.
Throw-in: Awarded when the ball crosses a sideline; must be thrown in with both hands.
Goal Kick: Awarded when the attacking team last touches the ball before it crosses the goal line.
Corner Kick: Awarded to attacking team when ball crosses the goal line off a defender.
Handball: Deliberate ball handling (except goalkeeper in own penalty area) is penalized.
Yellow & Red Cards: Caution (yellow) and send-off (red) for misconduct or rule violations.
Offences and Sanctions: Rules for penalizing various forms of foul play.
The Technical Area: Defines area where coaches and substitutes sit; includes behavior guidelines.
Video Assistant Referee (VAR): Used to review decisions on goals, penalties, direct red cards, and mistaken identity.
Goalkeeper Restrictions: Can't handle the ball outside the penalty area; limitations on handling back-passes.
Substitutions: Limited number allowed per match; procedure for player's entry and exit.
Respect: Emphasis on sportsmanship, respect for opponents, and fair play.