Evolution of Football Rules

Evolution of Football Rules

Test your knowledge about the historical changes in the rules and regulations of football.

published on October 12, 2023
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Which country is credited with establishing the first set of rules for football?

Which country is credited with establishing the first set of rules for football?
England
Brazil
Germany
Italy
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When were the first standardized rules of football created?

When were the first standardized rules of football created?
1857
1863
1872
1888
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What was the initial maximum number of players allowed on each team according to the early football rules?

What was the initial maximum number of players allowed on each team according to the early football rules?
11
8
9
10
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In which year was the offside rule introduced?

In which year was the offside rule introduced?
1866
1871
1883
1899
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When did the Football Association (FA) legalize professionalism in football?

When did the Football Association (FA) legalize professionalism in football?
1863
1885
1901
1920
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What was the original duration of a football match according to the early rules?

What was the original duration of a football match according to the early rules?
60 minutes
70 minutes
80 minutes
90 minutes
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When was the penalty kick introduced?

When was the penalty kick introduced?
1857
1869
1891
1904
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Which year marked the introduction of substitution rules in football?

Which year marked the introduction of substitution rules in football?
1859
1885
1958
1970
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When were red and yellow cards introduced for cautioning and sending off players?

When were red and yellow cards introduced for cautioning and sending off players?
1962
1970
1990
2002
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Which year saw the introduction of goal-line technology in football?

Which year saw the introduction of goal-line technology in football?
2006
2010
2014
2018
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When did the law allowing female officials to officiate men's football matches come into effect?

When did the law allowing female officials to officiate men's football matches come into effect?
1982
1993
2000
2007