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Law 12: Fouls and MisconductCautions for unsporting behaviour·Page 122, 2026/27 edition

Cautions for unsporting behaviour

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There are different circumstances when a player must be cautioned for unsporting behaviour, including if a player:

· commits in a reckless manner a direct free kick offence

IFAB Laws of the Game 2026/27, page 122 · clause law-12-bb016f6f

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