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Fact 10:

The Quick Corner Trick

Quick corners are allowed unless the ref has paused play—no need to ask

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Fact 9:

Offside on Your Own Half?

Impossible!

You cannot be offside in your own half — ever.

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Fact 8:

Goalkeeper Can’t Touch It Twice

On a penalty, if it hits the post, the kicker can't touch it again before someone else.

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Fact 7:

Throw-In Goals Don’t Count

You cannot score directly from a throw-in. If it goes in untouched = goal kick or corner.

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Fact 6:

Offside From a Goal Kick?

You can’t be offside from a goal kick, corner, or throw-in. Even if you're behind the defenders!

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Fact 5:

Indirect Free Kicks Inside the Box

For an indirect free kick in the box, the wall must be outside the 6-yard area.

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Fact 4:

Accidental Handball by a Teammate = No Goal

If a teammate's accidental handball leads directly to a goal, It’s ruled out — even if you didn’t touch it.

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Fact 3:

Kickoff Goals Are Legal

Yes, you can score directly from kickoff!  Messi nearly did it once — now it’s a viral challenge.

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Fact 2:

Yellow Card for Removing Shirt

No matter the occasion — even last-minute winners — Taking off your shirt = automatic yellow card.

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Fact 1:

No Offside If Defender Passes Back

If a defender deliberately passes back and you intercept, You’re not offside — even if behind the last man.

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