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Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct 10/8/2007

Eric Beasley of Cary, NC USA asks...

Situation: On a corner kick, the attacker grabs the far post of the goal to assist in gaining lift for a header.

Question: Is it allowable for a player to use the goal to gain an advantage?...

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Other 10/8/2007

sedem adjewoda of new york city, new york city america asks...

do you love playing soccer or are you just doing it for fame...

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Law 14 - Penalty kick 10/7/2007

Louie J. Gonzales of Oceanside , Ca USA asks...

When a pentalty kick in the box is rewarded to a team and the shot is missed but they get to retake the shot because a player from the opposing team enter the box before the kick can they change the shooter on the retake?...

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Law 1- The Field 10/7/2007

mike of toronto, ontario canada asks...

i was wondering if there is any rule on watering the grass befor a fifa match, or if there has to be a certain amount of moisture on the fieldbefor a game??...

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Law 7 - Match Duration 10/7/2007

lev weisbach of san francisco, california San Francisco asks...

At the end of the first half of a match the referee called the opposing team for a foul on their half of the field, between the 18 yard line and midfield. While the offensive player was setting up to take the free kick, time for the half expired and ...

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Law 14 - Penalty kick 10/7/2007

Alan of Dallas , TX USA asks...

If the PK is taken before the signal and is kicked out of bounds, would you then simply start with a goal kick as if the kick were retaken then that would be rewarding the offensive team for not following the given laws of the game. 'Playing it cool...

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Law 11 - Offside 10/7/2007

Steve Cerretani of Howell, NJ USA asks...

A referee told me that there is no offsides on a goal kick. I believe this is wrong. What do you say?...

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Law 8 - Start and Restart of Play 10/7/2007

Steve Cerretani of Howell, NJ USA asks...

Is it true that there is no minimum or maximum number of players from either team that can participate in a "drop ball?"...

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Law 5 - The Referee 10/7/2007

Mike of New Hyde Park, NY US asks...

May a referee require a coach to substitute a player during a match upon a foul? Does this qualify as "takes disciplinary action against players guilty of cautionable and sending-off offences" from Law 5 or is this overstepping the ref's authority? ...

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Law 7 - Match Duration 10/7/2007

vince of santa rosa, ca usa asks...

Once time expires, is is ok and acceptible to end the half or game on a penalty before the ensuing free kick has been taken?...

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