International Football Association Board.
body that determines the rules of association football

United win Ipswich amid handball controversy
Manchester United's 5-2 win over Ipswich was overshadowed by a controversial handball incident involving Harry Maguire, with VAR allowing a goal that many believed should have been disallowed; the shot was ultimately credited as an own goal for Jacob Greaves after a deflection, illustrating ongoing confusion over the handball rule. The incident sparked cross-report debate about whether accidental handballs by the scorer should count and highlighted ongoing questions about IFAB rules and VAR interpretations.
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About International Football Association Board
The International Football Association Board (IFAB) is an international self-regulatory body of association football that manages the Laws of the Game, the regulations for the gameplay of football.
Everything about International Football Association Board →- Headquarters
- Zurich
- Inception
- June 6, 1886
- Website
- http://www.theifab.com, https://www.theifab.com/fr/, https://www.theifab.com/de/, https://www.theifab.com/es/