Football competition rules (2005)

Author: Chinese Football Association
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Publish Date: 2005-05-01
Features: This new edition of the "Laws of the Game" includes updated regulations regarding artificial turf, the number of substitute players in other matches, goal-scoring methods, and celebration behaviors. In the rules Q&A section, answers are provided for issues such as the number of players and substitution procedures, equipment requirements for players, the prohibition of wearing any accessories, the inability of players and technical area personnel to use communication devices during the match, players throwing objects to hit the ball during the match, and the penalty shootout to determine the winner, all in line with the spirit of the new rules.