Question

Explain the following:

IFAB

Answer 1

1. The IFAB is the universal decision-making body for the Laws of the Game (LoG) of association football. It was founded in 1886 to agree standardized laws for international competition.
2. The IFAB is made up of the four British football associations (England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland) and FIFA, any football association or confederation can suggest amendments to the LoG through one of the IFAB members.
3. It is a separate body from FIFA, though FIFA is represented on the board and holds 503 of the voting power.
4. Its objectives are to safeguard, compile and amend the LoG.