Summarizing football reforms and structures

I'm reflecting on the evolution of football since the 1992 restructuring of the Champions League. The European Cup started in 1955, and changes like the abolishment of the Cup Winners' Cup happened in 1999. World Cup expansions have progressed from 13 teams in 1930 to 48 in 2026. There are key reforms, such as the abolishment of the away goals rule in 2021 and financial oversight regulations introduced by UEFA. Notably, women's football has seen significant progress with lifted bans and increased professionalism.Outlining football governance and reforms

I'm exploring the governance side of football, noting key reforms like the formation of IFAB in 1886 and FIFA in 1904. It's interesting that IFAB became a permanent independent body in 2016 after modernizing its statutes in 2014. The crackdown on corruption during the Blatter era in 2016 led to significant governance reforms including term limits and better separation of roles.

I plan to present bullet points grouped by categories like competition rules, governance, and youth health. Each bullet will be concise, covering key changes and their impacts.Organizing football reforms by categories

I'm planning to create concise sections on football reforms, focusing on key historical changes. For example, in the 比赛规则与场上改革 section, I could highlight milestones like the establishment of IFAB in 1886, offside rule changes, and the introduction of VAR.

In 竞赛制度与赛制, I would mention the three-point system, the evolution of the Champions League, and the expansion of the World Cup.

Other sections will cover transfers, governance reforms, safety regulations, and medical protocols. I’ll aim for 12-16 impactful bullets, keeping each section concise.Organizing football rule changes

I'm planning to create five sections with four bullets each, totaling 20 manageable bullet points that cover crucial dates and changes in football.

For example, in the first section, I’ll note: the establishment of FA laws in 1863, the formation of IFAB in 1886, a major revision in 1938 by Stanley Rous, and the LOTG rewrite in 2016.

As for the offside rule, I’ll clarify how it changed over the years, starting from three opponents in 1866 to the eventual two in 1925.

Also, I’ll mention the introduction of yellow and red cards in the 1970 World Cup and the implementation of golden goals in 1993.Compiling football rule changes and reforms

I’m organizing key football reforms into a structured bullet list. For example, the back-pass rule was abolished in 2004, and the requirement for goal kicks to leave the penalty area changed in 2019.

Substitutions evolved from injury-only allowances in the 1960s to the implementation of five substitutes in 2020.

Additionally, I’ll mention that the three points for a win were adopted by FIFA in 1995, while the away goals rule was abolished in 2021. I’ll also touch on women's professionalization and notable governance reforms.