Rules of the Game: The referee indicates an indirect free kick by raising his arm above his head. He maintains his arm in that position until the kick has been taken and the ball has touched another player or goes out of play.
Rules of the Game: According to FIFA, a goal may be scored directly from the kick-off.
The African Cup of Nations, the main international football competition in Africa, was first held in 1957.
The University of Virginia won four consecutive NCAA Div 1 men's soccer titles from 1991 to 1994.
Real Madrid has won the Champions League/European Cup 9 times, more than any other club.