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Under the Laws of the Game, what are the standard dimensions of a football goal, in terms of width between the posts?
CORRECT ANSWER
7.32 metres (8 yards)
A football goal is 7.32 metres (8 yards) wide between the inside edges of the posts, per the Laws of the Game.
ALL OPTIONS
A6 metres
โ7.32 metres (8 yards)
C8.5 metres
D9 metres
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