IFAB

  • origins of soccer

    The Soccer Tavern: Origins of Soccer

    The Soccer Tavern‘s Dave Knittel shares soccer’s creation story beginning in the Middle Ages, then moving to 18th-century English public schools and finally discussing the formation of the Football Association (FA) and International Football Association Board (IFAB). Follow The Soccer Tavern on Twitter: @TheSoccerTavern. Support Soc Takes on Patreon...
  • FIFA rules

    Unpacking new FIFA rules

    With the reelection of FIFA president Gianni Infantino until 2023, the dominant football organism implemented new rules that will take action immediately. The International Football Association Board (IFAB) made some significant changes in certain jurisdictions of the game. Some of those new rulings are necessary, some others are indifferent,...