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Law 12: Fouls and MisconductSending-off offences·Page 124, 2026/27 edition

Sending-off offences

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A player, substitute or substituted player who has been sent off must leave the vicinity of the field of play and the technical area.

IFAB Laws of the Game 2026/27, page 124 · clause law-12-f6a26352

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