Football, or soccer as it is known in some parts of the world, is a sport that is played between two teams of eleven players each. The objective of the game is to score more goals than the opposing team by kicking the ball into the opposing team's goal. The team that scores the most goals by the end of the match wins.，，The game is divided into two halves, each lasting 45 minutes, with a halftime break of 15 minutes. If the score is tied at the end of the match, extra time may be added, and if the score remains tied, the game may go to penalties to determine the winner.，，Each team has a goalkeeper, who is the only player allowed to touch the ball with their hands within the penalty area. The other players can only use their feet, legs, or head to control and pass the ball.，，Fouls are called when a player commits an unfair or dangerous act, and the opposing team is awarded a free kick. A direct free kick can be taken directly into the goal without having to touch another player, while an indirect free kick must touch another player before it can go into the goal.，，Offsides occur when a player is in the opposing team's half of the field and receives the ball while standing closer to the goal line than both the ball and the second-to-last defender.，，The rules of football are designed to ensure a fair and exciting game, with a balance between strategic play and physical skill.

Football, or soccer as it is known in some parts of the world, is a widely popular sport with a set of rules that govern how the game is played. These rules are designed to ensure fairness, safety, and the integrity of the sport. In this article, we will provide an overview of the key rules of football, translated into English for your understanding.

Basic Rules:

1、Field of Play: The game is played on a rectangular field that measures 105 meters in length and 68 meters in width. The field is divided into two halves by a halfway line.

2、Goals: At each end of the field are goalposts, which are 7.32 meters apart and have a crossbar 2.44 meters above the ground. The goal area, also known as the 18-yard box, is an area in front of each goal where the goalkeeper can handle the ball without restriction.

3、Teams: A match is played between two teams, each consisting of 11 players, one of whom is the goalkeeper. Substitutions are allowed, with a maximum of three substitutions per team during the game.

4、Duration of the Game: The game is divided into two halves, each lasting 45 minutes. There is a half-time interval of not more than 15 minutes. The referee may add stoppage time at the end of each half to compensate for time lost during the game.

5、Kick-Off: The game begins with a kick-off from the center of the field. The ball is in play when it is kicked and moves forward, and the other team must be at least 10 yards away from the ball.

6、Out of Play: The ball is out of play when it completely crosses the goal line or touchline, or when the referee stops play.

7、Fouls: A foul occurs when a player commits an offense that is punishable by a free kick. Examples of fouls include kicking or attempting to kick an opponent, tripping an opponent, jumping at an opponent, and holding or pushing an opponent.

8、Free Kicks: There are two types of free kicks: direct and indirect. A direct free kick is awarded when a foul is committed, and the ball can be kicked directly into the goal without having to touch another player. An indirect free kick is awarded for certain offenses, and the ball must be touched by another player before it can enter the goal.

9、Penalty Kick: If a serious foul is committed by a player within their own penalty area, a penalty kick is awarded to the opposing team. The ball is placed on the penalty spot, which is 11 meters from the goal line, and the kick is taken with only the goalkeeper and the penalty kick taker on the field.

10、Goalkeeper Rules: The goalkeeper has special rules that apply to them, including the ability to handle the ball within their own penalty area. However, they are not allowed to handle the ball if it has been deliberately kicked to them by a teammate.

11、Offside: A player is in an offside position if they are in the opponent's half of the field and closer to the goal line than both the ball and the second-last opponent. Offside is penalized by an indirect free kick to the opposing team.

12、Cards: The referee uses a system of cards to communicate disciplinary actions. A yellow card is a caution, and a red card is a dismissal, which results in the player being sent off and their team playing with 10 players.

13、Throw-In: When the ball leaves the field by the touchline, a throw-in is taken. The throw-in is taken by the team that did not touch the ball last, and the thrower must keep both feet on the ground and use both hands to throw the ball.

14、Corner Kick: If the ball leaves the field by the goal line, having last been touched by a player on the defending team, a corner kick is awarded to the attacking team. The ball is placed in the corner arc, and the kick is taken when the referee signals.

15、Goal: A goal is scored when the whole of the ball passes over the goal line, within the goalposts and under the crossbar, provided that no infringement of the rules has occurred.

Additional Rules:

- The Laws of the Game are published by the International Football Association Board (IFAB) and are subject to interpretation by the referee, who has the final say on all decisions.

- The ball must be made of leather or another suitable