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Law 12: Fouls and MisconductWarning·Page 125, 2026/27 edition

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The following offences should usually result in a warning; repeated or blatant offences should result in a caution or sending-off:

· failing to cooperate with a match official e.g. ignoring an instruction/request from an assistant referee or the fourth official

IFAB Laws of the Game 2026/27, page 125 · clause law-12-585a8d05

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