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

Caution

The provision as it is printed, and everything on Ruleside that turns on it.

Caution offences include (but are not limited to):

dissent by word or action including:

· action(s) which show(s) a clear lack of respect for the match official(s) e.g. sarcastic clapping

IFAB Laws of the Game 2026/27, page 125 · clause law-12-a27441a4

Verdicts that turn on it 1

Walk the tree to any of these and this clause is part of the answer.

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