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Law 12: Fouls and Misconduct5. Restart of play after fouls and misconduct·Page 128, 2026/27 edition

5. Restart of play after fouls and misconduct

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If a player makes contact with the ball with an object (boot, shinguard etc.) held in the hand, play is restarted with a direct free kick (or penalty kick).

IFAB Laws of the Game 2026/27, page 128 · clause law-12-4552673f

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