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Direct and indirect free kicks: which touches make a goal?

Compare direct and indirect free kicks, referee signals and restarts. Test what happens after a keeper's touch, a rebound from the post or a second kick.

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Back pass rule explained: when can a goalkeeper pick it up?

Can a keeper handle a back pass, header or throw-in? Compare nine examples, the failed-clearance exception and where the indirect free kick is taken.

4 min read

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Offside rule explained: examples for new football fans

Understand football's offside rule with an interactive pitch and clear examples. Check the ball, the second-last opponent, involvement and restart exceptions.

5 min read

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Stoppage time vs extra time: why football goes past 90

Understand stoppage time, injury time and extra time in football. Decode 90+4, try the added-time board and explore real Premier League match events.

5 min read

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Premier League substitution rules: five subs, three windows

Five substitutes, three windows: understand Premier League changes, half-time, concussion exceptions and the 2026/27 rule. Try a plan and explore a real bench.

5 min read

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Premier League suspension rules: yellow cards and red-card bans

Five Premier League yellows by club match 19 mean a one-match ban. Understand the 10- and 15-card thresholds, red cards, cup matches and why cautions do not reset.

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Calendars & tools

International break calendar

Break dates, the league's return and your club's first match back.

Suspension tracker

Players one yellow from a ban, listed suspensions and affected fixtures.

Squad planner

Upcoming fixtures, squad availability and recorded minutes.