Soccer Etiquette
Play to win
- What makes soccer exciting is every player giving his or her best on the field. Never give up against strong opponents or let up against weaker ones.
- When you give 100 percent, you are honoring your team, the fans, and yourself.
Play fair
- Soccer is only a game. Losing a fair match should be more fun than winning by cheating.
Observe the laws of the game
- The rules of soccer are easy to learn and understanding them will make you a better player. Remember the rules were created to make the game fun to play and fun to watch.
- If you receive a penalty don’t take it personally. Ultimately, the rules were created to make the game more enjoyable, fair and safe.
Respect opponents, teammates, referees, officials and spectators
- Treat your opponents the way you would like to be treated. Remember: everyone is out to have fun. When an opponent falls, don’t be afraid to help him or her up.
- Respect your teammates. They are your colleagues. No matter how good individual players are, team cohesion wins games.
- The referee is there to ensure fair play and maintain order. Nobody is perfect, so accept his or her decisions without arguing. Ultimately, it encourages fair play.
- Spectators bring the game energy and atmosphere. They want to see the game played fairly, with an honest effort.
Accept defeat with dignity
- Never make excuses for losing. Congratulate the winners, and don’t blame anyone for the loss.
- A loss should be used as a constructive tool and allow a team to improve.
Promote the interests of soccer
- As the world’s most popular game, futbol depends on its players and fans to promote its image. People enjoy the game because it is fun, good exercise and exciting. Do your part to keep it that way by encouraging others to play.
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