Rules of the Game: The penalty area is composed of two lines drawn at right angles to the goal line, 16.5 m (18 yards) from the inside of each goalpost. These lines extend into the field of play for a distance of 16.5 m (18 yards) and are joined by a line
Rules of the Game: For international matches the field of play must have dimensions of: Length: minimum 100 m (110 yds), maximum 110 m (120 yds); Width: minimum 64 m (70 yds), maximum 75 m (80 yds).
Spain's La Liga had its first season in 1928.
CONMEBOL, the South American Football Confederation, was founded in 1916 and has 10 member associations.
Columbus Crew Stadium, opened in 1999, was the first major soccer specific stadium in the U.S..
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