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Law 12: Fouls and MisconductPlaying in a dangerous manner·Page 118, 2026/27 edition

Playing in a dangerous manner

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Playing in a dangerous manner is any action that, while trying to play the ball, threatens injury to someone (including the player themself ) and includes preventing a nearby opponent from playing the ball for fear of injury.

IFAB Laws of the Game 2026/27, page 118 · clause law-12-8fcdb0ad

Verdicts that turn on it 1

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Explained in the rules library 3

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Applied in these incidents 1

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