A free kick is often a scoring opportunity, a chance to change the game or even history. But what’s the difference between a direct and indirect free kick in soccer? Free kicks are common in ...

Bruno Fernandes scored a stunning first half free kick against Arsenal but pundits and players have spoken about the position ...

The Football Review Committee has issued further guidance on the application of the new rules, with a key component component ...

It replaces the current and mostly unenforced rule that states a referee should give an indirect free kick to the other side if a goalkeeper holds the ball for more than six seconds. Referees will ...

with the opposition being awarded an indirect free-kick if they exceed that allotted time. However, the rule is rarely enforced, which has given netminders an easy avenue to waste time.

Julian Alvarez's penalty in the shootout between Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid is ruled out after he slips and is deemed to ...

According to UEFA and the IFAB rules, a penalty taker must make a single clean strike when taking a spot-kick.

A free kick can be taken by lifting the ball with a foot or both feet simultaneously." The rules add: "If, when a free kick is taken, an opponent is closer to the ball than the required distance ...