Rules of the game
These are the general rules of the game as determined by FIFA and apply to senior competitions.
To view the rules in your browser Click Here
FIFA have also provided the Laws of the Game in a PDF format
To download the PDF Format of the Laws of the Game Click Here
Offside Law
The Offside rule deserves a special mention as it is the least understood, the most discussed, argued about and debated rule of soccer. Thankfully FIFA have put together an easy to understand, animated version of the offside rule and helps explains it in a visual sense with plenty of examples.
To view an animated version of the offside law Click Here
Note: FIFA are the world governers of Soccer (Football as it is known in most countries).
FIFA are reponsible for maintaining the Laws of the Game.