Let’s take a Look at Top 10 Weirdest Football rules that no longer Exists An interesting thread ….🧵 1. The old School shootouts 😳 From 1996 to 1999, (MLS) experimented with a unique penalty rule adopted from hockey. Instead of the traditional penalty kick from 12 yards, the attacker started 35 yards out and had to score while the goalkeeper rushed out. This format would likely result in a goal nearly every time with today's skilled players.

Here’s a sample of how the old school shootouts was:

@footballposts_x Amazing

@footballposts_x Max of three touches. Modern day skilled players lol

@footballposts_x Number 1 was where football and soccer split.

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