football rules you didn't know

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Think you know all the rules of football?  In this video, we uncover some surprising and lesser-known football rules that even die-hard fans may not know. From unusual referee decisions to rare situations on the pitch, these rules will definitely surprise you. Watch till the end to become a true football expert!

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00:00These are four football rules you didn't know. The last one would shock you.

00:04At number one, the referee has the right to issue a red card to a player before the game even starts.

00:09Number two, a football match cannot begin unless there are corner flags at every corner of the field.

00:16Number three, a football team is allowed to start a game with just seven players,

00:20as seven is the minimum number of players required for a team to begin a match.

00:24Number four, footballers cannot score a direct own goal from a free kick.

00:28If a player somehow manages to put the ball into his own net from a free kick,

00:33it would be awarded as a corner kick to the opposing team.

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