Law 5: The Referee7. Liability of match officials·Page 82, 2026/27 edition

7. Liability of match officials

The provision as it is printed, and everything on Ruleside that turns on it.

Such decisions may include a decision:
· to allow or not to allow a player to wear certain clothing or equipment
IFAB Laws of the Game 2026/27, page 82 · clause law-5-6244670a

Verdicts that turn on it 1

Walk the tree to any of these and this clause is part of the answer.

Not liable for injury, damage, or any loss from a decisionreferee

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