The original Laws have changed only marginally over the years. Today's 17 Laws continue to be based upon the rules that were first ratified by the International Football Association Board (IFAB) when it was founded in 1886. Changes have occurred in accordance with the specific evolution and demands of modern-day football, but the key element remains of football being seen as essentially a simple game, with laws that can be applied in the same way at any level from the World Cup Final to a friendly game on a local park. The 17 Laws of Football cover:

	Law 1 - The Field of Play
	Law 2 - The Ball
	Law 3 - The Number of Players
	Law 4 - The Players' Equipment
	Law 5 - The Referee
	Law 6 - The Assistant Referees
	Law 7 - Duration of the Match
	Law 8 - The Start & Restart of Play
	Law 9 - The Ball In & Out of Play
	Law 10 - The Method of Scoring
	Law 11 - Offside
	Law 12 - Fouls & 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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