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: Any of the other players may change places with the goalkeeper provided that the referee is informed before the change is made and the change is made during a stoppage in the match.
Rules of the Game: If a player wears thermal tights, they must be of the same main color as the player’s shorts.
The FA Cup in England is the world's oldest soccer competition, having first taken place in 1871.
As of December, 2007, FIFA has 208 member associations -which is 16 more than the United Nations.