The Laws of the Game are the heartbeat of football: the official guide that keeps the game fair, clear and consistent all over the world, from the @FIFAWorldCup to grassroots level. With Football Rules, The IFAB is making the Laws even more accessible. It takes the same principles and the same official Laws, and presents them in a simpler, more everyday way to help everyone understand football better, wherever they play, coach, officiate or follow the game. Available in five languages, online and as an app, Football Rules helps answer fans’ questions about the game, with links back to the full Laws of the Game for those who want to go deeper. Want to take a look? ➡️ Visit footballrules.com ➡️ Download or update the Football Rules app ➡️ Follow theifab on Instagram

Good luck to all the teams involved in this weekend's sanctioned tournaments ⚽🏆 Planning a tournament of your own? Getting your event sanctioned helps create a safe, well-organised and enjoyable environment for everyone taking part. Learn more about tournament sanctioning ⤵️ bit.ly/3VuaxXO

Congratulations to Megan Wilson on her promotion to Level 3 👏 After starting as an assistant referee for her dad’s Sunday league side over 18 years ago, Megan has gone on to officiate in front of record crowds, as well as taking charge in the Women's Super League and as a fourth official at the Women's FA Cup Final. 🏆 This latest promotion is a well-deserved achievement and marks another significant milestone in an impressive refereeing journey. 🙌

An attacking player scores in the opponents’ goal after the ball has touched their shoulder. What is the correct decision? Find out more: bit.ly/DirectFreeKick_ Download the official app: ➡️ bit.ly/LawsAppAndroid ➡️ bit.ly/LawsApp_iOS

Safe. Sanctioned. Supported. 🙌 Sanctioning your competition helps ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone involved. Under FA rules, all competitions (including tournaments, festivals, and charity matches) must be sanctioned. Get started here ⤵️ sheffieldfa.com/cups/competi…

𝙍𝙚𝙛𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙚 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙢𝙤𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 ⏫ A brilliant way to round off the season as we celebrate more well-earned referee promotions. Congratulations to the following match officials on their promotion to Level 4: 🔹Chris Pert 🔹Jake Rhodes 🔹Josh Khan 🔹Lewis Berry 🔹Nathan Baker 🔹Ryan Dawson 🔹Tyler Ledger Well done to you all 👏

Honoured to received the #threelions badge on Sunday. Fantastic occasion.

📢 A new referee course has just been added! Don’t miss your chance to start your refereeing journey and become part of the game. 🙌 🔗 bit.ly/4d9WM7Q

𝙍𝙚𝙛𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙚 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙢𝙤𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 📈 A huge well done to all the Sheffield and Hallamshire match officials who have earned end-of-season promotions following their hard work, commitment, and strong performances on the pitch. Well done to you all 👏

Referee Darren England will lead the team of match officials for the @EmiratesFACup final 🏆 Darren will be supported by assistant referees Tim Wood and Akil Howson. Sam Barrott has been appointed as fourth official with Steve Meredith as reserve assistant referee. Peter Bankes and Nick Hopton will operate as VAR and AVAR respectively for the final at Wembley Stadium on Saturday 16 May.

An incredible journey at the top level 📈 In 2015, Darren England was part of the team for the FA Cup final as an assistant referee. This year, he takes charge of the showpiece as referee, becoming one of the few to officiate the final in two different roles 👏

Two on-field teams and a VAR selected for football’s biggest stage 🌍 An outstanding achievement and a proud moment as seven of our match officials prepare for the FIFA World Cup 2026 👏

Our 2025/26 County Cup Final match officials have been confirmed🏆 Announced at a special celebration evening earlier this week, over 40 officials received their well-earned appointments. Best of luck to you all in your finals! See the full list of appointments ⤵️ sheffieldfa.com/news/2026/ap… #SHCFACountyCups | @SHCFAReferee