Rules of Soccer - Laws of the Game

Rules of Soccer are an essential part of the sports.is in charge in governing the soccer organizations in
In the 19th century where soccer is already a popularEngland. They decided and formulated the Rules of
sports have some rules but with no referee toSoccer that is essential and still applies up to now.
implement or enforce such rules. These rules duringThe laws that were formulated by the Football
the early times do not have clear specifications so itAssociation are the responsibility of the referee to
became the cause of trouble. It even caused soimplement during soccer competitions. The Laws of
much violence which has made a bad impression forthe Game is being implemented until now with some
the game.modifications.
As early as 1860 different soccer clubs has beenWith the inclusion of the Law of the Game in the
formed in England and this clubs are becoming semisoccer and with its strict implementation, it has
professional as the game is gaining more popularityprevented any untoward incident among players. It
around the world.has also gained a good reputation of the game. It is
Due to the to the growing numbers of violencealso used whenever there are any protests from
involving the soccer game which caused injuries toopposing teams. Since then, the soccer game has
the players and audiences, the London Club organizedbeen an enjoyable sport for audiences from all walks
a meeting at Freemason's Tavern on October 26,of life.
1863 and formed the Football Association (FA) which