The Laws (Rules)
The Laws of the Game are maintained by the International Football [soccer] Association Board (IFAB). The same Laws apply in every match, at every level, world-wide. While the Laws are standard across the world, modifications and interpretations are allowed, particularly for youth games. The Laws are relatively simple, there are only 17, and rely on the interpretation of the Referee within the “spirit of the game”.  Their purpose is to make the game fun, safe and fair.  The object of the game is for the players to get the ball into their opponent's goal using any part of their body except hands and arms. Click on the links below for video updates on the Laws of Soccer: 

Law 1: Field of Play
Law 2: The Ball
Law 3: Number of Players
Law 4: The Players Equipment 
Law 5: The Referee
Law 6: The Assistant Referee
Law 7: The Duration of the Match
Law 8: The Start and Restart of Play
Law 9: The Ball In and Out of Play
Law 10: The Method of Scoring
Law 11: Offside
Law 12: Fouls and Misconduct
Law 13: Free Kicks
Law 14: The Penalty Kick
Law 15:  The Throw-in
Law 16:  The Goal Kick
Law 17:  The Corner Kick

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