Lex Ludica: Soccer rules revisited - Robert C.R. Siekmann - eBook (9789490951405)
Lex ludica (game rules) is a branch of sports law that has never been studied in the academic community nor beyond. There are no learned writings on the subject and consequently, there is a considerable gap in science. Several years ago, Dr. Robert Siekmann decided to undertake a pilot study into the Laws of the Game of association football, which is World Sport No. 1. This eventually led to the present publication. Lex Ludica: Soccer Rules Revisited describes the development of the Laws of the Game from ancient times to the present day. A large part of the book focuses on the current text of the Laws. In May 2016, the International Football Association Board (IFAB), the gameís law-making body, published a new text of the Laws of the Game. This new version is presented as a comprehensive revision of the Laws of the Game and was adopted in order ëto increase the universality of the Laws by making them easily understood so football throughout the world benefits from consistent interpreta…
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