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Law 12: Fouls and MisconductAdvantage·Page 121, 2026/27 edition

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is next out of play, but if the player plays the ball or challenges/interferes with an opponent, the referee will stop play, send off the player and restart with an indirect free kick, unless the player committed a more serious offence.

IFAB Laws of the Game 2026/27, page 121 · clause law-12-a7c92551

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