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Law 8: The Start and Restart of Play1. Kick-off·Page 97, 2026/27 edition

1. Kick-off

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For every kick-off:

· the referee gives a signal

IFAB Laws of the Game 2026/27, page 97 · clause law-8-3b2721de

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