Law 5: The Referee3. Powers and duties·Page 76, 2026/27 edition

3. Powers and duties

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· if the referee has authorised the doctors and/or stretcher bearers to enter the field of play, the player must leave on a stretcher or on foot. A player who does not comply must be cautioned for unsporting behaviour
IFAB Laws of the Game 2026/27, page 76 · clause law-5-4ad5a717

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The player must go off, on a stretcher or on footreferee

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