I mean, even captains wear the uniform just like the rest of the ten players. Why should goalkeepers are exception?
2006-07-08 22:57:47 · 12 answers · asked by almato 1 in Sports ➔ Football ➔ FIFA World Cup (TM)
So the ref can tell who is allowed to use their hands
2006-07-08 22:59:21 · answer #1 · answered by Rare Indigo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is one of the laws of the game that goalkeepers must always wear a differrent colored shirt, in order to differentiate themselves from the rest of the players.
This is because, as the only player who is allowed to handle the ball, the referree must be able to tell very easily who is the goalkeeper in a crowded area.
2006-07-08 23:03:22 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course goalkeeps must wear a contrasting colored jersey to the rest of the team players - how else can refs make them out... you might get sneaky Ronaldo-type player using his hand to punch in the goals for corner-kicks if all 11 players are of the same color.
2006-07-08 23:08:06 · answer #3 · answered by erlish 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's Law 4 of the "Laws of the Game" concerning players' equipment that the goalkeeper must wear clothing distinguishing him from the other players and from the referee.
2016-03-26 22:25:59 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To differentiate who could use their hand to stop a goal while he's inside the "D" box, otherwise any member of the team will use their hand and it will not be a penalty. This reminds me of my street football where we had running goalie where anyone could be a goalie.Wala wonderful days.
In that case i should ask you a question: Why do goalkeepers wear Gloves??
2006-07-08 23:41:47 · answer #5 · answered by Waxxxx 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because goalkeepers are separate from regular field players. They can use their hands, and are also protected against being roughed up by other players. The jersey change just makes the distinction more obvious.
2006-07-08 23:00:38 · answer #6 · answered by nkbocc 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
so dat d players dont get confused on who 2 pass d ball 2 n whos defending d net
2006-07-09 00:16:10 · answer #7 · answered by hyperness! 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's a really good point.
I don't know the answer ... but I agree that goalies should wear matching jersey ... only long sleeves ....
2006-07-08 22:59:43 · answer #8 · answered by il divo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
so tht players knw tht it is the goal keeper.or they'll call a hand ball n get a yellow card
2006-07-08 23:12:46 · answer #9 · answered by pisces_luvsment 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's mainly to distinguish him from others, so that nobody else touches the ball with their hand
2006-07-09 01:28:17 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋