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Law 4: The Players' EquipmentInterpreting the Law·Page 70, 2026/27 edition

Interpreting the Law

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When interpreting whether a slogan, statement or image is permissible, note should be taken of Law 12 (Fouls and Misconduct), which requires the referee to take action against a player who is guilty of:

· acting in a provocative, derisory or inflammatory way

IFAB Laws of the Game 2026/27, page 70 · clause law-4-f2d91d19

Verdicts that turn on it 1

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