Referees can be substituted if they are not able to continue with the match. [Photo/Goalnation]

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Referees can be substituted

If a referee is unable to continue with a match, he can be substituted and his place taken by another referee, mostly an assistant referee. In most cases, the fourth official who manages substitutions can take their place.

The coach can as well play for his team

Football has seen many player-coaches. Sometimes a player can be hired to take charge of a team, and if things seem to be going wrong, he can decide to enter into the fray.

A substitute cannot take a corner to restart the match

When a ball goes out for a throw-in and the team decides to sub a player, the new player who just stepped in cannot take the throw to restart the match.

It is illegal for a goalkeeper to roll his sleeves up

A goalkeeper is allowed to wear long sleeves due to their role but one thing they cannot do is to roll the sleeves up to form a short sleeve, they can be given a card for that.

A football kicked with a bare foot is considered a handball

It is rarely seen because most players will come in all dressed up and with their shoes and ready for the match.

However, if it happens a player kicks a ball with his bare feet, it is considered a handball.