Rules of the Game: An indirect free kick is awarded to the opposing team if a goalkeeper takes more than six seconds while controlling the ball with his hands before releasing it from his possession.
Rules of the Game: According to FIFA, a goal may be scored directly from the kick-off.
You can find nearly 1500 replica items from your favorite clubs and national teams on soccer.com.
Each FIFA World Cup since 1966 has its own mascot, starting with World Cup Willie (a lion).
The Guinness Book of Records recognizes Sandygate Road stadium in Crosspool, Sheffield, England in as the Oldest Ground in the World. It has been home to Hallam FC since 1860.