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Law 17: The Corner Kick2. Offences and sanctions·Page 150, 2026/27 edition

2. Offences and sanctions

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If a player, while correctly taking a corner kick, deliberately kicks the ball at an opponent in order to play the ball again but not in a careless or reckless manner or using excessive force, the referee allows play to continue.

IFAB Laws of the Game 2026/27, page 150 · clause law-17-d0dd6ebf

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