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| 1580: |
A certain Giovanni Bardi published a set of rules of the game of "calcio". |
| 1848: |
The first Cambridge Rules are drawn up. |
| 1877: |
The associations in Great Britain formed to gain a uniform code. |
| 1886: |
2 June 1886: first official meeting of the International Football Association Board. |
| 1891: |
Introduction of the penalty-kick. |
| 1913: |
FIFA becomes a member of the International F.A. Board. |
| 1925: |
Amendment of off-side rule from three to two players. |
| 1937-38: |
The present Laws framed in a new system of codification but based on the Laws previously in force. |
| 1997: |
The Laws revised. |
NOTE: This compilation is a summary of amendments and decisions taken by the International F.A. Board. While every care has been taken to include all pertinent information, minor changes or identical changes in several Laws are not expressly mentioned.
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| FÉDÉRATION INTERNATIONALE DE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION (FIFA) |
| President: |
Joseph S. Blatter |
| General Secretary: |
Michel Zen-Ruffinen |
| Address: |
FIFA House, 11 Hitzigweg
8030 Zurich, Switzerland
Telephone: +41 (1) 384-9595
Telefax: +41 (1) 384-9696
Telex: 817-204 fifa ch
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| INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION BOARD (IFAB) |
Members:
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The Football Association
The Scottish Football Association
The Football Association of Wales
Irish Football Association
(1 vote each)
Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA)
(4 votes)
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