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Law 12: Fouls and MisconductSending-off offences·Page 123, 2026/27 edition

Sending-off offences

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A player, substitute or substituted player who commits any of the following offences is sent off:

· using offensive, insulting or abusive language and/or action(s)

IFAB Laws of the Game 2026/27, page 123 · clause law-12-a2710481

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