- IFAB Stands for the International Football Association Board. It is the body responsible for making and revising the rules of the game of association football (soccer). IFAB was founded in 1886 and is comprised of representatives from the four British football associations: The Football(...)
- Indirect Free KickA set-piece where a goal can be scored only if another player touches the ball before it goes in.
- Injury ReserveA list of injured players who are temporarily unable to play.
- Injury Time Injury Time is the time allowance a referee adds on to the regularly played minutes in a game.
- Inside ForwardAn attacking player who plays closer to the strikers than to the midfield.
- InswingerA ball delivered, usually by a cross, that swings towards the goal.
- InterceptionCapturing the ball during an opponent's pass.
- International Cap An international cap or 'cap' is earned by a player each time they represent their national team in an international match, which signifies their appearances for their country.
- InterplayQuick, short passes between players.
- InterventionA defensive action to prevent an opponent's pass or shot.
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