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GlossaryAdvantage·Page 196, 2026/27 edition

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The referee allows play to continue when an offence has occurred, or a restart has been incorrectly taken and the ball is in play, if this benefits the opposing team

IFAB Laws of the Game 2026/27, page 196 · clause law-x-e842cdcd

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