But there are two different types of free-kick – direct and indirect - and the one which is awarded depends on the offence.

A direct free-kick allows a team to have a direct shot at goal. There are ten offences which lead to a direct free-kick, so here is the direct top ten.

The top six would lead to a direct free-kick if in the opinion of the referee they are committed by a player who carelessly, recklessly or using excessive force:

• Kicks or attempts to kick an opponent
• Trips or attempts to trip an opponent
• Jumps at an opponent
• Charges an opponent
• Strikes or attempts to strike an opponent
• Pushes an opponent
And a direct free-kick is also awarded if a player:
• In tackling an opponent makes contact with the opponent before touching the ball
• Holds an opponent
• Spits at an opponent
• Handles the ball deliberately

If any of these offences are committed by a player inside their own penalty area then a penalty is awarded.

It's a fact: If a team kick a direct or indirect free-kick directly into their own goal then a corner is awarded to the opposition.