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Law 12: Fouls and MisconductCelebration of a goal·Page 122, 2026/27 edition

Celebration of a goal

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Players can celebrate when a goal is scored, but the celebration must not be excessive; choreographed celebrations are not encouraged and must not cause excessive time-wasting.

IFAB Laws of the Game 2026/27, page 122 · clause law-12-c1d5b8b6

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