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5/9/2023

Heather of GRAFTON, OH United States asks...

Thank you both! This situation was brought to the referee's attention by the goalkeeper and the opposing parents. The referee said the coach was fine. There was a hill behind the goal so the coach could stand on the hill and the referee said he was f...

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Kicks From The Penalty mark 5/9/2023

Steve of Cannock, Staffs England asks...

Penalty shootout

If the penalty taker strikes the ball onto the post and it hits the keeper and crosses the goal line is it a goal or not...

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Law 5 - The Referee 5/7/2023

Heather of GRAFTON, OH United States asks...

Is a coach allowed to stand behind the goal of the opposing team, walking from corner to corner and saying things to the opposing team goalkeeper?...

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5/7/2023

Janel of Lititz, PA United States asks...

Are noise makers (cow bells, etc.) permitted to use for cheering at games?...

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Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct 5/3/2023

Barry Stewart of Chilliwack, BC Canada asks...

Here's a great example of a play that divides opinions right down the middle.

"Clear penalty" say many of the commenters. "Defending free kick" say the others.

I'm wondering if it will split the panel into two camps!


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Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct 5/2/2023

Jake Olsen of Lehi, Utah United States asks...

If a goalkeeper is going up to collect the ball and is run into by an attacking player midair, what is the call and what color card should be shown?...

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Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct 5/1/2023

Antonis of Athens, Greece asks...

Hi all,
I really appreciate the time you invest in answering all questions in great detail and the educational character of your answers. I really learn a lot!

This is a bit 'old' news, but I wonder if you can look at the two penaltie...

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Character, Attitude and Control 4/29/2023

bob of new york, ny usa asks...

If teams do a handshake line, could a referee prevent any players/coaches from being in the line if they think a conflict will occur?

I had a game where I had to caution both coaches for getting into an argument between the benches. When t...

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Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct 4/26/2023

AEK Fan Club Of NY of ASTORIA, NY USA asks...

Following up on the previous question, found a video with the entire timeline before the red team scored.

25" in the yellow player is elbowed on the neck
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ze7ejoMCi6g

still photo here
htt...

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Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct 4/26/2023

AEK Fan Club Of NY of ASTORIA, NY USA asks...

Hello

Ref: Masa from Italy (FIFA Elite)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQlic3Du51M

Questions:
1. 2' 5" is it a penalty for the team in red? None given

2. 3' 22" is it a red card or yellow card against...

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