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Which of the following statements about the rules of football (soccer) is correct?

1. A goalkeeper is not allowed to handle the ball inside the penalty area.
2. Offside is called only when the ball is passed forward.
3. A player is sent off after receiving two yellow cards.
4. A corner kick is taken from the centre circle.

Correct answer: A player is sent off after receiving two yellow cards.

Solution

In football, a player who receives two yellow cards in the same match is sent off. The other statements are incorrect because goalkeepers may handle the ball inside their own penalty area, offside depends on position and involvement, and corner kicks are taken from the corner arc.

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