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When was the 'golden goal' rule officially abolished by FIFA?
CORRECT ANSWER
2004
FIFA abolished the golden goal rule in 2004 after its use in Euro 1996, World Cup 1998, Euro 2000, and World Cup 2002.
ALL OPTIONS
A2002
B2003
✓2004
D2005
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