Regulations on shin guards in football

1. 1IFAB mandates that shin guards are compulsory equipment for football players.^[1]
2. 2IFAB laws require shin guards to be of a suitable size to provide reasonable protection, but do not specify exact measurements.^[1]
3. 3The referee is only responsible for checking whether a player is wearing shin guards.^[1]
4. 4The English Football Association has warned that micro shin guards may increase the risk of injury.^[1]
5. 5Some grassroots football teams have banned the use of small-sized shin guards due to safety concerns.^[1]