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Law 13: Free Kicks1. Types of free kick·Page 131, 2026/27 edition

1. Types of free kick

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Direct and indirect free kicks are awarded to the opposing team of a player, substitute, substituted or sent-off player, or team official guilty of an offence.

IFAB Laws of the Game 2026/27, page 131 · clause law-13-2176bf3f

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