Football Rules Test

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A goalkeeper picks up a back pass from a teammate. What's next?

A) Nice and safe – play continues

B) Free kick for the other team inside the box

C) Yellow card for the keeper

D) It's only illegal if the pass was too slow

2. How many players must a team have minimum to continue a match?

A) 5

B) 6

C) 7

D) 8

3. A player takes a penalty, hits the post, and scores on the rebound. Legal?

A) Yes – G.O.A.T moment

B) Only if the keeper touched it

C) No – indirect free kick

D) Depends on the moon phase

4. Can a throw-in lead directly to a goal?

A) Yep, if it’s powerful enough

B) Only in Sunday league

C) No, not under FIFA rules

D) Sure – if the wind helps

5. During a goal kick, the ball is touched before it leaves the penalty area. What's the call?

A) Play on, life’s short

B) Retake the goal kick

C) Indirect free kick

D) Red card for disrespect

6. Can a referee change their decision after showing a yellow card?

A) Only if someone yells really loudly

B) Never. What’s done is done.

C) Yes, before play resumes

D) Only if VAR tells them they messed up

7. How many substitutes are allowed in a FIFA-regulated match (as of 2023)?

A) 3

B) 4

C) 5

D) Infinite if your bench is deep enough

8. A player scores directly from a corner. What now?

A) VAR check

B) It’s a goal – called an Olympic goal

C) Retake the corner

D) Something is definitely wrong

9. A sub enters the field without permission and scores. What's the call?

A) Goal stands, the guy’s a legend

B) Disallowed – caution for the sub

C) Retake the match

D) VAR will figure it out

10. Can a player be offside directly from a goal kick?

A) Yes, if they’re being sneaky

B) No, goal kicks are a loophole

C) Depends on the league

D) Only if the moon is in retrograde

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